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    What Does It Mean When a Bond Has a Sinking Fund?
    Find out how a sinking fund provision is really just a pool of money set aside by a corporation to help repay a bond issue and make it more attractive.  ( 24 min )
    Where Credit Cards Meet Cryptocurrency
    As cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin become more mainstream, they are beginning to interact with credit cards. One new card pays rewards in bitcoins.  ( 22 min )
    Understanding Convertible Preferred Shares
    Convertible preferred shares are one answer for the investor who wants the profit potential of stocks with less risk of losses.  ( 24 min )
    This Is How Much Mutual Fund Managers Make
    Mutual fund managers' compensation is based on a variety of factors, but figuring out how much they make exactly is not easy.  ( 21 min )
    Watch Out for These Top Internet Scams
    The internet makes it easy for scammers to trick people into giving away their money and personal information. These are the scams to watch out for now.  ( 31 min )
    Investment Committees: Duties and Responsibilities
    An investment committee can help plan sponsors avoid fiduciary liabilities. Included is information regarding the duties and responsibilities of investment committee members.  ( 20 min )
    How to Grow Your Advisory Practice
    Dasarte Yarnway offers tips for developing a professional brand and expanding your business.  ( 20 min )
    Sharing Economy: Model Defined, Criticisms, and How It's Evolving
    The sharing economy is a peer-to-peer activity of acquiring, providing, or sharing access to goods and services, often facilitated by a website platform.  ( 23 min )
    Preferred Stock ETFs vs. Bond ETFs: What's the Difference?
    Take a look at the differences between preferred stock ETFs and bond ETFs and why you should invest in one over the other.  ( 23 min )
    Identifying Market Trends
    The success or failure of your long- and short-term investing depends on recognizing the direction of the market.  ( 23 min )
    How to Value Jewelry Inherited From a Loved One
    If you have inherited potentially valuable jewelry, one of your first priorities should be having it appraised by a professional jewelry appraisal.  ( 22 min )
    What Is Hawala? Money Transfer Without Money Movement
    Hawala is a way to send money informally without the movement of actual currency. Read how hawala works, where it is illegal, and how governments regulate it.  ( 26 min )
    Proof of Funds (POF): Definition, What Qualifies, and How to Get
    Proof of funds (POF) refers to a document that demonstrates a person or entity has the ability and funds available for a specific transaction.  ( 24 min )
    Wills: Probate and Public Record
    Beneficiaries of a will must be notified after a will is accepted for probate and probated wills are automatically placed into the public record.  ( 23 min )
    Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO): Definition and Calculation
    Adjusted funds from operations is a financial performance measure primarily used in the analysis of real-estate income trusts (REITs).  ( 21 min )
    A Guide to ETF Liquidation
    There are a lot of ETF options, but not all have staying power. Learn what happens when an ETF fails.  ( 23 min )
    How to Invest in the Nikkei 225
    The Nikkei index is synonymous with Japan's economy, the third-largest in the world. Here's the easiest way to take a stake.  ( 23 min )
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    Cybercriminelen misbruiken Google Nieuws voor oplichting
    Advertenties in het nieuwsoverzicht van Google worden misbruikt voor oplichting, zo blijkt uit onderzoek van NU.nl. Kwaadwillenden lokken mensen in de val met nagemaakte nieuwssites van bijvoorbeeld NU.nl en het AD. Daarmee ligt ook verspreiding van desinformatie op de loer.  ( 11 min )
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    Here are the biggest risks to stocks in 2024, according to Wall Street
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    History Says the Nasdaq Will Surge in 2024: 1 Stock-Split Stock to Buy Before It Does
    This investor favorite stared down challenges last year, but investors should take a long-term view.  ( 37 min )
    A $1.3 Trillion Debt-Fueled Boom in Deals Faces a Grim New Reality
    (Bloomberg) -- When a Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. affiliate bought Summit Health-CityMD around a year ago, the pharmacy group’s management hailed the deal as transformational for its push into primary health care.Most Read from BloombergUS Frackers Return to Haunt OPEC’s Pricing StrategyNetanyahu, Under Pressure Over Hostage Deaths, Vows to Press On‘Underwater’ Car Loans Signal US Consumers Slammed by High RatesCanada to Announce 2035 All-EV Sales Mandate, Reports SayUS Navy Shoots Down 14-Dro  ( 42 min )

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    What Is a Bond ETF? Definition, Types, Examples, and How to Invest
    Bond ETFs are very much like bond mutual funds in that they hold a portfolio of bonds that have different strategies and holding periods.  ( 26 min )
    A Brief History Of Exchange-Traded Funds
    Learn how ETFs have become the most popular investment vehicle in less than 20 years.  ( 24 min )
    Auto Industry ETF: What It is, How It Works, Example
    An auto industry ETF is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests specifically in the automobile industry.  ( 21 min )
    What Is an Odd Lot? Definition in Trading and How They Arise
    An odd lot is an order amount for a security that is less than the normal unit of trading for that particular asset.  ( 21 min )
    How to Divide Your Money in a Divorce
    Divorces can be messy, but taking the right steps to divide your finances can help you cover your bases and recover your assets.  ( 27 min )
    Why Knowing Your Net Worth Is Important
    Regardless of your financial situation, knowing your net worth can help you evaluate your current financial situation and plan for your financial future.  ( 25 min )
    What Are CryptoPunks?
    CryptoPunks are non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that can sell for millions of dollars. They're a type of art, sold by Christie’s and Sotheby’s as well as individual owners.  ( 23 min )
    ETFs vs. Mutual Funds: Which Is Better for Young Investors?
    Choosing between ETFs and mutual funds can be tough for young investors. Here are some things to consider.  ( 27 min )
    A Guide for Buying ETFs on Margin
    Maintenance margin requirements are more stringent when buying non-traditional ETFs on margin.  ( 24 min )
    5 Surprising Hazards of Being an Executor
    Before you agree to act as an executor, understand some of the potential hazards and how to most effectively navigate them.  ( 24 min )
    Front-End Load: Definition, Types, Average Percentage, and Example
    A front-end load is a sales charge or commission that an investor pays "upfront"—that is, upon purchase of the asset, usually a mutual fund or an insurance product.  ( 22 min )
    How Can I Measure Portfolio Variance?
    Find out what portfolio variance is, the formula to calculate portfolio variance, and how to calculate the variance of a portfolio containing two assets.  ( 23 min )
    The 3 Biggest Canadian Banks
    Examine some of the largest banks in Canada, which also rank among the largest and most important banks in the industry worldwide.  ( 23 min )
    Where Not To Go for Crypto Advice
    Financial advisors can help you build an investment portfolio for long-term financial success. Learn how to find a specialized crypto advisor here.  ( 28 min )
    What Is a Trust Checking Account, and How Does It Work?
    Find out the purpose of a trust checking account, how to establish one and the rules governing the use of its funds.  ( 21 min )
    Who Is Dave Ramsey?
    Dave Ramsey is financial guru, author and syndicated radio host who has become one of America's most trusted sources for financial advice.  ( 25 min )
    What To Expect in the Markets This Week
    Coming up this week: the November PCE inflation reading, homebuilder confidence and other housing indicators, consumer sentiment, and earnings from Nike, FedEx, and Accenture.  ( 21 min )
    Bah Humbug! Many Christmas Favorites Got More Expensive This Year—Sorry, Eggnog Lovers
    From the tree and decorations, to wrapping paper, and foods like eggnog, cookies, and ham, costs can add up quick during the holidays. According to Investopedia's analysis, Christmas decorations and food were the priciest items on our list.  ( 19 min )
    Fed-Fueled Rally Helps Regional Bank ETFs Erase Losses Since SVB’s Collapse
    Regional bank stocks surged after the Federal Reserve signaled potential rate cuts next year, helping bring regional bank ETFs back to their levels before the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.  ( 18 min )
    Understanding "Per Diem"
    Per diem is one method for reimbursing employees for business travel expenses, like daily lodging, meals, and other incidental expenses.  ( 30 min )
    What Is a Dual Listing? Uses, Advantages, and Disadvantages
    A dual listing refers to a company listing its shares on a second exchange in addition to its primary exchange.  ( 22 min )
    5 Things You Shouldn’t Do During a Recession
    These tips can help you avoid financial risk at any time, but they are especially important during an economic slowdown.  ( 27 min )
    How Much Money Should I Have in Savings?
    How much cash you should keep in the bank depends on your financial situation. It all starts with building a budget.  ( 27 min )
    Traveler's Check: What It Is, How It's Used, Where to Buy
    A traveler’s check is a once-popular—but now largely outmoded—exchange medium used in place of currency, often by people traveling abroad.  ( 25 min )
    Sites for Discounted Gift Cards
    Gift cards can cost less when you buy them through a discount website, but be careful when making a purchase.  ( 23 min )
    Securities Act of 1933: Significance and History
    The Securities Act of 1933 is a piece of federal legislation enacted as a result of the market crash of 1929.  ( 24 min )
    American Debt: Auto Loan Balances Hit $1.6 Trillion in Q3 2023
    Consumer auto loan debt has continued to rise, a result of increased demand, less supply, and higher prices.  ( 24 min )
    What Is a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)?
    A flexible spending account (FSA) is a type of savings account, usually for healthcare expenses, that sets aside pretax funds for later use.  ( 27 min )
    Does Insurance Cover Service Dogs?
    Health insurance generally does not cover the cost of a service dog, but you do have other financing options to help you offset this expense.  ( 27 min )
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    Duitsers geven door hoge prijzen veel geld uit in Nederland
    De uitgaven van Duitse reizigers waren nooit eerder zo hoog als in de maanden juli tot en met augustus. Dat komt volgens nieuwe cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS voornamelijk door de hoge prijzen.  ( 8 min )
    Duitsland schrapt per direct premie op aankoop elektrische auto
    De Duitse regering heeft besloten om per direct een einde te maken aan de premie die mensen ontvangen als zij een nieuwe elektrische auto kopen. Aanvragen na vandaag worden niet meer in behandeling genomen door het ministerie van Economische Zaken.  ( 8 min )
    NU+ | Einde eigen risico is realistisch als gezonde mensen meer gaan betalen
    Het einde van het eigen risico is in zicht. Een meerderheid in de Tweede Kamer wil het eigen risico van 385 euro afschaffen. Dat kost ongeveer 6 miljard euro, maar is mogelijk als gezonde mensen en werkgevers meer betalen.  ( 12 min )
    Einde van eigen risico is realistisch als gezonde mensen meer gaan betalen
    Het einde van het eigen risico is in zicht. Een meerderheid in de Tweede Kamer politieke partijen, waaronder de PVV, willen het eigen risico van 385 euro afschaffen. Dat kost ongeveer 6 miljard euro, maar is mogelijk als gezonde mensen en werkgevers meer betalen.  ( 11 min )
    NU+ | Googles nieuwe AI moet OpenAI voorbijstreven: 'Marathon met hordes'
    Grote techbedrijven proberen met man en macht ChatGPT-maker OpenAI bij te benen. De ontwikkelingen op het gebied van kunstmatige intelligentie gaan alleen ongekend snel. Google waagt nu een poging met een nieuw AI-model: Gemini.  ( 11 min )
    Speelgoedbanken hebben nog genoeg cadeaus voor Kerstman na drukte van Sint
    Speelgoedbanken hebben flink uitgedeeld met Sinterklaas, maar zien de vraag naar kerstcadeautjes toenemen. Dankzij gulle donaties blijven de schappen gevuld, blijkt uit een rondgang van NU.nl.  ( 10 min )
    Speelgoedbanken hebben nog genoeg cadeaus over voor Kerstman na drukte van Sint
    Speelgoedbanken hebben flink uitgedeeld met Sinterklaas, maar zien de vraag naar kerstcadeautjes toenemen. Dankzij gulle donaties blijven de schappen gevuld, blijkt uit een rondgang van NU.nl.  ( 10 min )
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    China’s Real Estate Meltdown Is Battering Middle Class Wealth
    (Bloomberg) -- Stock investments: down 30%. Salary package: down 30%. Investment property: down 20%. As Thomas Zhou reflects on 2023, his household finances are front of mind. Most Read from BloombergUS Frackers Return to Haunt OPEC’s Pricing StrategyNetanyahu, Under Pressure Over Hostage Deaths, Vows to Press On‘Underwater’ Car Loans Signal US Consumers Slammed by High RatesCanada to Announce 2035 All-EV Sales Mandate, Reports SayUS Navy Shoots Down 14-Drone Wave as Shippers Avoid Red Sea“It’s  ( 36 min )
    Better Income Stock: AT&T or AbbVie?
    These two blue chips are highly prized for their top-shelf dividend programs.  ( 36 min )
    Wall Street's most vicious vultures are about to get torn to shreds
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    History Suggests the Nasdaq Could Soar in 2024, and Here's the Stock to Buy If It Does
    Investors who like a bargain will love Axcelis Technologies as an under-the-radar semiconductor stock.  ( 37 min )
    2 Cathie Wood Stocks That Might Be Smart Buys Right Now
    These two biotech stocks hold enormous potential.  ( 36 min )
    Cybersecurity and cloud networking stocks are the ones to watch for 2024, says Barclays
    Arista Networks, CrowdStrike, and Gen Digital are among Barclays's top stock picks for 2024.  ( 36 min )
    2 Growth Stocks To Buy and Hold Forever
    Unlock the wide-open secrets of investing in stocks that are poised for unstoppable long-term growth. Today's low-priced stocks may be tomorrow's wealth-building market darlings.  ( 37 min )
    3 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Right Now
    It's full steam ahead for these great Buffett stocks.  ( 36 min )
    Exciting News for Tesla Stock Investors
    Here's everything you need to know about the electric vehicle maker's week.  ( 34 min )
    How Can I Tell If I'm Actually Rich?
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    Roth IRA Contribution and Income Limits For 2023
    A Roth conversion ladder can be a smart strategy that allows you to move funds gradually from one account (traditional IRA) to another (Roth IRA) without triggering any tax penalties. This conversion takes place over several years, and is carefully planned out in advance. In simpler terms: A Roth conversion ladder could let you bypass […] The post How a Roth IRA Conversion Ladder Works appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 36 min )
    $3 Million Will Last You This Long if You Retire at 65
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    I'm Over 70. What Are the Rules for Cashing Out My IRA?
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    Fidelity Study Answers: How Much Should You Save and Withdraw for Retirement?
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    Will Nvidia Be Worth More Than Apple by 2030?
    Nvidia is growing faster than Apple right now, but will that be enough to help it overtake the world's most valuable company?  ( 37 min )
    Why maintaining America’s ballooning debt could be as big a challenge in the years ahead as the debt itself
    There are growing questions about the structure of the Treasury bond market and whether the way the US government funds itself is up to the task.  ( 38 min )
    Headed Into 2024, These 5 Stocks Make Up 40% of My Retirement Portfolio. Here's Why I Don't Plan to Change a Thing.
    When flowers are blooming, you leave them planted in the garden to continue growing.  ( 38 min )
    1 Growth Stock to Buy Ahead of 2024, and 1 to Avoid
    One of these stocks is not like the other.  ( 37 min )
    2 Stocks That Could Turn $1,000 Into $3,500 in 10 Years
    These businesses are exciting and can also lead to outsized long-term returns.  ( 37 min )
    1 Growth Stock Down 77% to Buy Right Now
    Alibaba is a much more promising prospect than it was just a year ago.  ( 37 min )
    1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Stock That Created Many Millionaires, and Will Continue to Make More
    Nvidia is driving artificial intelligence forward, and making investors a fortune in the process.  ( 37 min )
    US frackers return to haunt OPEC’s pricing strategy
    (Bloomberg) -- OPEC’s one-time nemesis — US shale — is rearing its head just months after the sector was all but written off as a threat to the cartel’s sway over worldwide oil markets.Most Read from BloombergNetanyahu, Under Pressure Over Hostage Deaths, Vows to Press On‘Underwater’ Car Loans Signal US Consumers Slammed by High RatesUS Navy Shoots Down 14-Drone Wave as Shippers Avoid Red SeaMike Johnson May Be the Next House Speaker to Lose His JobWall Street’s China Stock Bulls Seek Redemption  ( 37 min )
    Down 25%, This Magnificent Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Is a Screaming Buy Before It Jumps 170%
    Investors can buy this AI stock at a very attractive valuation right now.  ( 37 min )
    1 Stock Down 75% that Wall Street Expects to Soar 70%
    High rewards often come with high risk.  ( 36 min )
    2 Stocks Down 55% and 34% to Buy Right Now
    Despite the market's 2023 recovery, Palantir and The Trade Desk still have room to run.  ( 37 min )
    Want $300 of Passive Income? Invest $15,000 in These 2 Dow Dividend Giants.
    These retailers will give you instant income that's highly likely to grow over the years.  ( 36 min )
    Vertex Pharmaceuticals: Shares are Under Heavy Accumulation
    Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (VRTX) shares are rallying 42% this year. One chart easily explains why.  ( 35 min )
    This Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stock Just Gave Shareholders Another Raise, and It Can Keep Growing Payments for Years to Come
    Most of its assets can produce inflation-beating cash flow growth, which it's ready to return to investors.  ( 36 min )
    Lower interest rates are coming. What does that mean for my money?
    Lower interest rates are coming, the Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday. What does that mean for the kitchen-table investor?  ( 37 min )
    3 Vanguard ETFs Investors Couldn't Get Enough of in 2023 and the 1 I'd Buy for 2024
    Investors added $155 billion to Vanguard ETFs in 2023, and these three funds were some of the biggest beneficiaries.  ( 37 min )
    What to Expect From QuantumScape in 2024
    Will we see commercial production in 2024?  ( 35 min )
    Here's Why You Should Fund an HSA Before a Traditional IRA or 401(k)
    There's a big reason you may want your HSA to take priority.  ( 35 min )
    The S&P 500 Is About to Do Something It Has Only Done 9 Times Before. History Says the Stock Market Will Do This Next
    The S&P 500 is about to hold the bears to a one-and-done for the 10th time, and that points to a positive year in 2024.  ( 36 min )
    57.7% of Warren Buffett's $375 Billion Portfolio Is Invested in These 2 Dividend-Paying Stocks
    Buffett's holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, doesn't pay a dividend itself, but its equity portfolio is chock-full of dividend-paying stocks.  ( 36 min )
    Altria Group Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
    Does Altria's high dividend yield warrant purchasing the shares?  ( 36 min )
    Prediction: These 2 Stocks Could Be Monster Winners
    Nobody has a crystal ball, but these two stocks have the potential to become massive success stories.  ( 35 min )
    Better Tech Stock: AMD vs. Microsoft
    These companies have significant potential in multiple areas of tech and are attractive options ahead of the new year.  ( 37 min )
    Enphase and SolarEdge Stocks Down Over 50%: Time to Buy or Broken Thesis?
    Will the cycle turn back to growth?  ( 35 min )
    Should You Worry About the Latest Wave of Bad News from Pfizer?
    In response to the news, Pfizer shares fell to a 10-year low.  ( 37 min )
    Investing $123,500 in These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Could Make You $10,000 in Reliable Passive Income in 2024
    You should be able to count on great dividend income from these stocks.  ( 37 min )
    1 Supercharged Growth Stock to Buy Before It Soars as Much as 222%, According to Cathie Wood's Ark Invest
    If the fund manager's calculations prove to be correct, shareholders could enjoy threefold returns over the coming four years. Is she right?  ( 37 min )
    5 Things to Know About Nvidia Stock
    EPS estimates suggest Nvidia's stock could more than double over the next two years.  ( 37 min )
    AT&T vs. T-Mobile: Which Is a Better Dividend Stock?
    Deciding between these telecom titans can prove complex for investors.  ( 36 min )
    Oxy's $12 Billion Acquisition: Is Warren Buffett's Second-Favorite Oil Stock a Buy?
    Is Oxy counting too much on higher oil prices to make this deal work out?  ( 35 min )
    1 Incredible AI Stock You'll Regret Not Buying on the Dip
    Oracle tumbled on its recent earnings report, but it still looks like a buy.  ( 36 min )
    This Forecasting Tool Hasn't Been Wrong in 70 Years, and It Has a Warning for Wall Street
    A key index appears to spell trouble for the U.S. economy and stock market.  ( 38 min )
    These 8 Winning Bank Stocks Are 12% of My Portfolio. Here Is What I Think About All of Them.
    The best time to buy bank stocks is when everyone else is selling. What will 2024 bring?  ( 35 min )
    Virgin Galactic: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
    Virgin Galactic is still building the spaceship that it hopes will turn it profitable. Buying the stock requires believing it can do it.  ( 37 min )
    It's Almost 2024: 3 Top Stocks to Buy Before the New Year
    You can pick these players up for a great price right now.  ( 37 min )
    These 3 Stocks Have Made Warren Buffett the Most Money in 2023. Are They No-Brainer Buys for the New Year?
    A few stocks have soared more than these three so far in 2023. But none have made the Oracle of Omaha more money.  ( 36 min )
    5 big analyst AI moves: Intel's new chips in focus, Nvidia now a 'budget AI' stock
    Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) held the “AI Everywhere” event on Thursday, where it unveiled its latest innovations. The event marked the official launch of their first E-Core Xeon server CPUs, codenamed Emerald Rapids. While Bernstein analysts took note of the rising price of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:NVDA) shares, they also said that they are now the cheapest they have been since late 2018.  ( 36 min )
    Ozempic Maker’s Obesity-Fueled Gains Seen Slowing After Banner Year
    (Bloomberg) -- A frenzy around obesity drugs made Novo Nordisk A/S Europe’s biggest stock-market success story of 2023. Repeating the trick won’t be so easy.Most Read from BloombergNetanyahu, Under Pressure Over Hostage Deaths, Vows to Press OnMike Johnson May Be the Next House Speaker to Lose His Job‘Underwater’ Car Loans Signal US Consumers Slammed by High RatesUS Navy Shoots Down 14-Drone Wave as Shippers Avoid Red SeaHarvard College Early Applications Drop 17% From Last YearShares of Novo, w  ( 36 min )
    Nissan to export China-developed EVs to global markets
    Nissan Motor said on Sunday it would establish a joint research centre with China's leading Tsinghua University next year, focussing on research and development of electric vehicles (EVs), including charging infrastructure and battery recycling.  ( 34 min )
    3 Passive Income Powerhouses to Buy Before the End of the Year
    All three companies use dividends as a primary way to return value to shareholders.  ( 38 min )
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    What To Expect in the Markets This Week
    Coming up this week: the November PCE inflation reading, homebuilder confidence and other housing indicators, consumer sentiment, and earnings from Nike, FedEx, and Accenture.  ( 1 min )

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    Health Insurance: Definition, How It Works
    Health insurance is a type of contract in which a company agrees to pay some of a consumer's medical expenses in return for payment of a monthly premium.  ( 29 min )
    What Was Deferred Gain on Sale of Home? Benefits and Replacement
    Deferred Gain on Sale of Home was a tax regulation, repealed in 1997, that allowed some of the tax on the profits of the sale of a home to be delayed by certain taxpayers.  ( 23 min )
    Standard Mileage Rate Tax Deduction Overview
    The standard mileage rate is the cost per mile that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows for taxpayers who claim the use of a vehicle as a deductible expense.  ( 25 min )
    Zero-Based Budgeting: Benefits and Drawbacks
    Zero-based budgeting differs from traditional budgeting because it creates a budget for each new period. It's more flexible but it can be manipulated.  ( 23 min )
    How to Calculate Insurance Premiums
    Insurance costs money, whether the policy is for your health, car, home, or life. Companies look at several factors when calculating your premiums.  ( 26 min )
    GDAX: What It Was, Rebranding as Coinbase Pro
    GDAX was the former name of a digital currency exchange linked to Coinbase. It changed its name to Coinbase Pro in 2018, and then to Coinbase Advanced Trade in 2022.  ( 23 min )
    Evaluating Your Personal Financial Statement
    Determine your net worth by creating your own cash flow statement and balance sheet. They can help you with budget planning, saving, and setting financial goals.  ( 24 min )
    American Debt: Increase for Credit Card Balances in Q3 2023
    Data shows that American credit card debt, along with the total volume of household debt, continues to increase. But what's causing this and how sustainable is it?  ( 26 min )
    Overnight Trading: Definition, How It Works, Example
    Overnight trading refers to trades that are placed after an exchange’s close and before its open.  ( 25 min )
    Calculating Covariance for Stocks
    The covariance calculation shows how two stocks move together, which is helpful when building a diversified investment portfolio. Learn how this calculation is used.  ( 25 min )
    Salary vs. Hourly Pay: What’s the Difference?
    The Fair Labor Standards Act determines whether U.S. workers can be paid a salary or if they must be paid an hourly wage. It affects more than just their paychecks.  ( 25 min )
    Market Capitalization vs. Market Value: What's the Difference?
    Both market capitalization and market value provide a measure of corporate assets but the two are vastly different in their calculation and precision.  ( 23 min )
    Renewable Stocks Get a Boost From COP28, But Don't Count Out Fossil Fuels
    The landmark COP28 climate agreement, in pledging to move away from fossil fuels, boosted renewable energy stocks—but experts say persistent realities mean fossil fuels aren't going away soon.  ( 21 min )
    What's the Difference Between Coinsurance and a Copay?
    Copays and coinsurance are two types of out-of-pocket costs, but they vary depending on the health insurance plan you choose.  ( 26 min )
    Coinsurance: Definition, How It Works, and Example
    Coinsurance is the claim amount an insured must pay after meeting deductibles and is also the level at which an owner must protect property.  ( 25 min )
    India ETF: What It Is, Example, Benefits
    An India exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracks the collective performance of securities listed on a stock exchange in India.  ( 23 min )
    Homoskedastic: What It Means in Regression Modeling, With Example
    Homoskedastic refers to a condition in which the variance of the error term in a regression model is constant. Learn more about its importance and how it is used.  ( 22 min )
    8 Low-Cost Ways to Transfer Money
    If cost is your primary concern, there are several cheap(er) ways to move funds.  ( 26 min )
    RSK (RBTC): What It Is, How It Works, FAQs
    RSK is an open-source second-layer sidechain that includes Bitcoin smart contracts, faster transaction times, scalability, and more.  ( 22 min )
    CryptoRuble: Definintion, How It Works, History, and Goals
    Learn more about Russia's plan to create their own state-backed cryptocurrency, CryptoRuble.  ( 23 min )
    Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA): What It Is, How It Works
    A health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) is an employer-funded plan that reimburses employees for medical expenses and, sometimes, insurance premiums.  ( 31 min )
    Health Maintenance Organization (HMO): What It Is, Pros and Cons
    A health maintenance organization (HMO) is a health insurance plan that provides health services through a network of doctors for a monthly or annual fee.  ( 29 min )
    Is the United States a Market Economy or a Mixed Economy?
    The United States is a mixed economy, combining elements of a true free market economy with governmental, economic controls.  ( 27 min )
    Infrastructure Negotiations in 2021: How They Unfolded and Results
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    Basics of Algorithmic Trading: Concepts and Examples
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    Populous World: What It Meant, How It Worked
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    Top CD Rates Today: Earn 5.70% or More on Terms of 6 to 14 Months
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    What the Fed Easing Its War On Inflation Means For Your Money
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    S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Solar Stocks Soar After Fed Signals Rate Cuts Next Year
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    Individual Investors Feel Emboldened by the Rally, Leaning More into Stocks and ETFs
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    Tesla Cost of Ownership & Is It Worth It?
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    How Jeff Bezos Became One of the World’s Richest People
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    How to Invest in Stocks: A Beginner's Guide
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    Tax Deductions That Went Away After the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
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    Inflation: What It Is, How It Can Be Controlled, and Extreme Examples
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    Benefits of a Covered Call ETF
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    Why Tesla Stock Triumphed Today
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    Broadcom's Stock Price Hit a Record High For The Third Straight Day—Here's Why
    Broadcom shares extended gains Wednesday to hit another record high after analysts raised their price target on the stock.  ( 20 min )
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    Salesforce’s Benioff Cashing Out at Rate of $3 Million a Day
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    Is Pfizer Stock A Sell After Its 2024 Outlook Disappoints And Weighs On Moderna, Novavax?
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    Boeing Stock Is on a Tear. This Is Why.
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    Analyst Report: Ventas Inc
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    BP’s Former CEO Forfeits £32 Million Pay on Misleading Board
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    30-Year Mortgage Rates Ease Ahead of Today's Fed Meeting
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    A Bull Market Is Coming: 1 Stock-Split Growth Stock to Buy Now With $50
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    De klimaattop in Dubai is woensdag in 'blessuretijd' afgesloten met een akkoord. Maar wat staat daar nou écht in over fossiele brandstoffen, het verminderen van de uitstoot en klimaatfinanciering voor arme landen?  ( 12 min )
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    Zeeuwse schoenenverkoper wil Chinees automerk met zelfde naam weren
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    NU+ | Wat is er eigenlijk afgesproken op de klimaattop in Dubai?
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    Zeeuwse schoenmaker wil Chinees automerk met zelfde naam halt toeroepen
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    Oekraïens telecomnetwerk grotendeels plat na 'uitzonderlijk grote' hackaanval
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    Goedkope kleding van Zara, Pull&Bear en Bershka wordt vaker verkocht
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    Grootste gamebeurs ter wereld houdt op te bestaan
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    Of pensioen volgend jaar meestijgt met de inflatie hangt sterk af van fonds
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    Windparken in najaar drie keer stilgezet om vogels veilig langs te laten vliegen
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    Duitse treinmachinisten gaan langer staken na kerstvakantie
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    Nieuw voorstel klimaattop: stoppen met olie en gas, maar met uitzonderingen
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    Veilig kerstfeest: zo voorkom je brand met feestverlichting in huis
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    Actively Managed ETF: Meaning, Overview, Limitations
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    Top CDs Today: Leading Rate of 5.76% Still Available
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    S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Franklin Resources Gets a Boost From Higher AUM
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    What Is a Deposit? Definition, Meaning, Types, and Example
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    Tether's Ability To Maintain Dollar Peg 'Constrained' Says S&P Global
    A new report from S&P Global Ratings says the Tether stablecoin has limited transparency on the management of its reserves.  ( 19 min )
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    Centene Climbs After Raising Its Outlook as It Cut Costs and Boosting Its Stock Buyback
    Centene shares gained after the health care provider raised its guidance as it cut costs, and boosted its stock buyback program.  ( 18 min )
    Triple Witching: Definition and Impact on Trading in Final Hour
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    Johnson Controls Stock Drops As Global Sales Slump, Cyberattack Weighed On Earnings
    Johnson Controls International missed earnings and revenue estimates as a result of a decline in global sales and from the impact of a cyberattack.  ( 19 min )
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    What Is an Export Credit Agency (ECA)?
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    Oracle Stock Plunges After Revenue Miss, Slower Cloud Growth
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    The History of Money: Bartering to Banknotes to Bitcoin
    Money has been a part of human history for at least 3,000 years. Learn how it evolved.  ( 30 min )
    5 Signs That You're Living Beyond Your Means
    Learn what to watch for before you find yourself drowning in debt or filing for bankruptcy.  ( 27 min )
    Limited Partnership: What It Is, Pros and Cons, How to Form One
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    Participate in an Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan
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    What Is an International Bank Account Number (IBAN) and How Does It Work
    An international bank account number (IBAN) is a standard numbering system, developed to identify bank accounts from around the world.  ( 26 min )
    Making Spousal IRA Contributions
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    What Choice Hotel's Hostile Takeover Offer for Wyndham Means for Shareholders
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    Top Retirement Savings Tips for 55-to-64-Year-Olds
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    Why AstraZeneca Is Buying Icosovax For $1.1 Billion
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    What Was China's One-Child Policy? Its Implications and Importance
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    Learn about common bank ETFs, and find out which ones focus on the international financial sector, big banks, regional banks and community banks.  ( 20 min )
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    Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is on pace to earn $1 billion in dividends annually from his massive stake in the software company
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    Why are US stocks sluggish? Blame a record $5 trillion options expiration
    An upcoming U.S. stock options expiration that is set to be the largest on record is tamping down market swings, potentially counterbalancing any gyrations stirred by the Federal Reserve's monetary policy announcement on Wednesday. Some $5 trillion in U.S. stock options are set to expire on Friday, according to Asym500 MRA Institutional, a unit of derivatives strategy and execution firm Macro Risk Advisors. While such events can exacerbate volatility, strategists say this week's expiration is likely to keep stock swings muted and may be one reason equities have traded in a tight range over the last few weeks.  ( 35 min )
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    A British trader who ran oil and metals trading at Goldman Sachs is retiring after making an estimated $100m (£80m) in three years.  ( 35 min )
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    Analyst Report: Best Buy Co. Inc.
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    Nvidia: 1 Unlikely Reason Why This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Could Skyrocket in 2024
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    Could Alibaba Stock Double in 2024?
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    An Aggressive Style of Share Buyback Is Having a Moment
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    S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Franklin Resources Gets a Boost From Higher AUM
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    Microsoft, Labor Unions Join Forces To Analyze AI's Impact on Workforce
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    Many Gen Zers think the best way to build wealth is to be their own boss, Instagram’s year-end trend report finds
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    Big Pension Exits Palantir Stake. It Sold AT&T, and Bought Intel and Nvidia Stock.
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    Jeremy Hunt’s super pensions plan – and the industry trying to stop it
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    Huawei teases 'disruptive' products in 2024 after surprise launch of Mate 60 5G smartphone series
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    China uranium grab poses threat to western energy supply, warns Yellow Cake
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    A New Era of Income Investing Is Turning Boomers Into Bond Buyers
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    The one pandemic-era trend that has stuck
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    Arme landen willen meer klimaatsteun in ruil voor einde aan fossiele brandstoffen
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    Families boeken vroeger hotel voor een lang weekend Kerstmis
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    Servië is door opening nieuwe gaspijplijn minder afhankelijk van Rusland
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    Belasting op 'frisdrank' straks drie keer zo hoog, óók op havermelk
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    Topman chipbedrijf Arm uit zorgen over verliezen menselijke controle over AI
    De topman van het grote Britse chipconcern Arm Holdings maakt zich er zorgen over dat de menselijke controle over kunstmatige intelligentie (AI) verloren kan gaan. Dat heeft Rene Haas gezegd in een interview met persbureau Bloomberg.  ( 9 min )
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    OpenAI's Leadership Episode Underscored Inherent Risks in Private-Company Investing
    Sam Altman's sudden dismissal and rehiring whipsawed demand for OpenAI's shares, underscoring the inherent risks of investing in private-market shares.  ( 1 min )

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    Things You Didn't Know Could Get You Fired
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    What Is a Financial Planner? What They Do and How to Find One
    A financial planner is an advisor who helps clients manage their financial affairs and work toward their long-term financial goals. Many hold a professional designation.  ( 25 min )
    Warrants: A Risky but High-Return Investment Tool
    Warrants are issued by companies, giving the holder the right but not the obligation to buy a security at a set price. They're a largely unexploited investment vehicle.  ( 25 min )
    Should the U.S. Switch to a Flat Tax?
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    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): Definition, How It Works
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    American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC): Definition and Benefits
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    16th Amendment: Definition, What Does It Do, and Importance
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    Bitcoin: Do the Biggest Price Swings Happen on Weekends?
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    How Does Preferred Stock Work?
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    Two Out of Three Expect to Have a Better Financial Year in 2024, Fidelity Survey Shows
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    Why Markets Care About A Federal Reserve Meeting Where No Rate Change is Expected
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    Amazon asks court to dismiss FTC lawsuit that accuses it of ‘monopolistic practices’
    The FTC and 17 attorneys general filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon in September, alleging the company uses illegal tactics to stifle competition. The suit accused Amazon of punishing sellers for listing their products for lower prices elsewhere, among other "monopolistic practices."  ( 33 min )
    US oil production will keep booming in 2024, setting up a possible showdown with Saudi Arabia
    US oil companies are boosting their budgets, and production forecasts indicate new record highs in output next year.  ( 36 min )
    Elon Musk says Ilya Sutskever—the OpenAI chief scientist who helped fire Sam Altman then backtracked—should jump ship for xAI or Tesla
    Musk played a key role in luring Sutskever to OpenAI before starting xAI, the startup behind ChatGPT rival Grok.  ( 36 min )
    Reality Check: Owning A Home In The US Now Demands A Six-Figure Salary
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    PulteGroup Exec Impersonated Dead Founder to Harass Grandson, Lawsuit Says
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    Bitcoin: Do the Biggest Price Swings Happen on Weekends?
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    Stocks Can Top All-Time Highs. The Reason: Fourth-Quarter Earnings.
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    I Have $750K in a Roth IRA and Will Receive $1,800 Monthly From Social Security. Can I Retire at 65?
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    Does Putting Your Home in a Trust Protect It From Medicaid?
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    6 Smart & Simple Ways to Turn $20,000 Into Steady Passive Income
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    Temporary Tax Plan Could Boost Your Standard Deduction By Up to $4,000
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    The IRS recently announced a major tax enforcement initiative that will increase scrutiny on high-income earners, partnerships and people with foreign bank accounts. The agency said the effort would “restore fairness to [the] tax system” by focusing on wealthy taxpayers who have seen sharp declines in audit rates over the past decade. A financial advisor […] The post The IRS Is Cracking Down on These High-Income Earners. Are You One of Them? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 35 min )
    Can I Really Live Off The Interest of My $1 Million Portfolio?
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    The Last 5 Years Before You Retire Are Critical: Everything You Should Do Before Time Runs Out
    Retirement can seem like a faraway goal until all of a sudden, it's not. When you only have a few years left until you retire, the financial decisions you make take on a new importance. Once you're inside the five-year window, that's a good time to review your plan to make sure you're on track. […] The post How to Master the Last 5 Years Before Retirement appeared first on SmartReads CMS - SmartAsset.  ( 37 min )
    Airbnb Details Executive Compensation for Head of Hosting and CFO Transition
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    Why job candidates are 'ghosting' employers like never before
    Payback is hell. In a turn of the tables, job seekers are increasingly ghosting employers. That’s according to a new report by Indeed, the online job search platform.  ( 37 min )
    Decisive moment arrives with $4 trillion stocks rally at stake
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    Student loans: Key deadline looms for certain student loan borrowers
    Dec. 31 is a big deadline for borrowers with commercially held federal loans and those in delinquent status.  ( 36 min )
    AI Stocks Nvidia, Snowflake Lead 5 Stocks Near Buy Points
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    Here's the right way to lend or gift money to help your loved one buy a home
    The share of first-time homebuyers who received down payment gifts or loans from relatives or friends during the homebuying process in 2023 was 23%.  ( 39 min )
    US Opts Out of Dutch Plan to End Fossil Fuel Subsidies at COP28
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    The Fed watcher who called the 2007 housing bubble expects interest rates to stay high for ‘much, much, much longer.’ It’s payback for the unsustainable ‘free money era’
    Jim Grant of Grant's Interest Rate Observer believes it will take years to undo the kinks from a decade of ultra-low interest rates.  ( 38 min )
    6 big dividends & buybacks this week: Mastercard hikes by 15.8%, Broadcom by 14.1%
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    A Moving Company Touts Its Young, Chiseled Workers. Feds Say That’s Age Discrimination.
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    Major finance CEO just ripped up her predecessor’s ‘work from anywhere’ policy—this is how experts advise preparing for promise-breaking and policy-amending in 2024
    Two years after being told they’d never be “be forced to return to an office”, Nationwide’s 13,000-strong workforce have been slapped with an RTO mandate.  ( 37 min )
    Give Yourself a Reality Check on Bitcoin ETFs. You’ll Save Yourself Some Grief.
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    US stocks rise even as bond yields jump after strong labor market data
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    China’s Consumer Price Drop Worsens, Fueling Deflation Fears
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    CHART OF THE DAY: Gas prices have completely reversed, turning lower in 2023 after 18% plunge
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    Nasdaq to pay $4 million settlement over apparent Iran sanctions violations
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    Diesel Goes Green While Stocks See Red
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    DoorDash to Be Added to Nasdaq 100, Zoom to Be Removed
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    Flight attendants at Southwest Airlines reject a contract their union negotiated with the airline
    Southwest Airlines flight attendants have voted down a contract offer reached by negotiators for the airline and the union. The local’s president, Lyn Montgomery, said the vote followed five years of negotiations during which the flight crews have not received pay raises. “We will go back to the table to achieve the collective bargaining agreement that meets the needs of the hardest-working flight attendants in the industry,” she said in a statement.  ( 35 min )
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    Wall Street honchos turned up the heat on Ivy League schools failing to combat antisemitism on campus. Biden wipes out billions in student loans. And McDonald's beefs up chicken fare.  ( 36 min )
    Charif Souki, Who Transformed U.S. Energy, Removed as Tellurian’s Chairman
    The natural gas pioneer’s latest energy venture has been floundering for years.  ( 29 min )
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    NU+ | Klimaattop Dubai beweegt voorzichtig richting deal fossiele brandstoffen
    Op de klimaattop in Dubai lijkt steeds meer momentum te ontstaan voor een akkoord over het uitfaseren van fossiele brandstoffen. Er heerst zelfs voorzichtig optimisme, al vinden sommigen dat te vroeg.  ( 11 min )
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    Nederland start internationale coalitie om van fossiele subsidies af te komen
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    Zeeland wil compensatie gedupeerde treinreiziger na veel uitval en storingen
    De provincie Zeeland vraagt ProRail om reizigers die worden getroffen door rituitval en andere verstoringen op het spoor te compenseren. Ook roept de provincie de spoorbeheerder op de problemen zo snel mogelijk op te lossen.  ( 9 min )
    China lijkt voorlopig last te houden van deflatie
    China, de op een na grootste economie ter wereld, blijft ook in november in de ban van deflatie. De consumentenprijzen daalden vorige maand met 0,5 procent ten opzichte van een jaar geleden.  ( 9 min )
    Treinen tussen Nederland en Duitsland rijden weer normaal
    De internationale treinen tussen Nederland en Duitsland rijden zaterdag weer volgens de normale dienstregeling, laat een woordvoerder van de NS weten. "Er zijn geen treinen uitgevallen en er zijn geen bijzonderheden meer."  ( 8 min )
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    China, de op een na grootste economie ter wereld, blijft ook in november in de ban van deflatie. De consumentenprijzen daalden vorige maand met 0,5 procent ten opzichte van een jaar geleden.  ( 9 min )
    NS: Treinen tussen Nederland en Duitsland rijden weer normaal
    De internationale treinen tussen Nederland en Duitsland rijden zaterdag weer volgens de normale dienstregeling, laat een woordvoerder van de NS weten. "Er zijn geen treinen uitgevallen en er zijn geen bijzonderheden meer."  ( 8 min )
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    Europa na spannende onderhandelingen voorlopig akkoord over regels rondom AI
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    NU+ | Extreme uitlatingen op sociale media zorgen voor spanning op werkvloer
    Extreme uitlatingen over oorlogen, conflicten en politici op sociale media leiden steeds vaker tot conflicten op de werkvloer. Toch is ontslag op staande voet vrijwel onmogelijk, door de vrijheid van meningsuiting.  ( 11 min )
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    Verkeerde post op sociale media leidt tot spanning, maar niet tot ontslag
    Extreme uitlatingen over oorlogen, conflicten en politici op sociale media leiden steeds vaker tot conflicten op de werkvloer. Toch is ontslag op staande voet vrijwel onmogelijk, door de vrijheid van meningsuiting.  ( 10 min )
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    Why Markets Care About A Federal Reserve Meeting Where No Rate Change is Expected
    When Federal Reserve officials meet next week, they’ll almost certainly leave the central bank’s benchmark interest rate unchanged at the level it’s been since July—but despite the lack of action, what policymakers say, or don’t say, could still move markets.  ( 1 min )

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    An all-stock investment strategy creates more wealth than portfolios mixed with bonds, research shows
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    A Strong Jobs Report Makes Big Rate Cuts Unlikely in 2024
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    The Federal Reserve’s last monetary policy meeting of 2023 and a U.S. inflation report in coming days should test a stock market rally that some view as stretched following weeks of gains. Bets the Fed will begin cutting interest rates sooner than expected have fueled a surge in U.S. equities, which received a tailwind from a rapid decline in Treasury yields. The S&P 500 up nearly 20% in 2023 after a monthly gain in November that was its biggest of the year.  ( 36 min )
    Top CDs Today: Yields Are Sliding, Dropping the Leading Rate to 5.76%
    Today's best CD rates are 5.76% from either TotalDirectBank or Dow Credit Union, or 5.75% from four runners-up. Anyone with a jumbo deposit can earn up to 5.80% APY.  ( 21 min )
    Earnings Calendar, Analyst Estimates And Stocks To Watch
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    After a Long Debate, the U.S. Treasury Department Tightens a Mortgage-Lending Regulation
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    Cloudflare Is On A Mission As AI Frenzy Sparks A 40% Rally For NET Stock
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    Time to buy? Why the prices of Rolex and other luxury Swiss watches keep falling.
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    Boeing Stock Today: This Long Calendar Spread Reduces Trade Cost, Can Lead To Big Profits In The Long Run
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    Paramount Global Shares Soar on Reports of a Possible Sale of the Media Giant
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    The U.S. states where homeowners gained — and lost — equity in 2023
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    Small-Cap Tech Stocks Could Shine in 2024. Here Are 13 Top Ideas.
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    Solar stocks poised for comeback in 2024
    Rate cuts in 2024 could give solar stocks a boost after a difficult year.  ( 36 min )
    Gold Prices Are Near Record Highs. They May Keep Climbing for the Next 10 Years.
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    Bill Ackman's Dividend Dream Team: Discover The 4 Stocks Fueling His $97 Million Annual Payout
    Bill Ackman, the founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management hedge fund, is known for his eccentric investment strategies and market bets. The Harvard University alum predicted the stock market collapse in March 2020 and made a 100-fold return in just a week as his investment of $27 million in credit protection securities reaped approximately $2.6 billion. More recently, Ackman made a $200 million profit when he closed his position in 30-year U.S. Treasuries in October. While Ackman ha  ( 37 min )
    Best Dow Jones Stocks To Buy And Watch In December 2023: Apple Hits New Buy Point
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    Apple Stock Is Just 1% From an All-Time High. Why the Rally Could Continue.
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    Kevin O'Leary Slams Biden Administration's Student Loan Forgiveness As 'Un-American,' Declaring 'Forgiving Debt Is Such A Horrific Idea'
    The Biden administration’s recent decision to cancel a portion of student loan debt has sparked controversy, with Kevin O’Leary, chairman of O'Leary Ventures and a well-known figure from “Shark Tank,” criticizing the move as “un-American.” O’Leary voiced his disapproval on "FOX & Friends," questioning the fairness of the policy and its impact on different groups of borrowers. The administration announced on Wednesday an additional $4.8 billion in student loan debt relief impacting over 80,000 bo  ( 35 min )
    Hugh Cullman, Longtime Philip Morris Executive Who Loved and Defended the Tobacco Business, Dies at 100
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    Paramount stock surges more than 14% after new report floats breakup possibilities
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    Panama Formally Orders First Quantum to Shut Down Flagship Copper Mine
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    Analyst Report: Ashland Global Holdings Inc
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    Volatile Crispr Stock Crashes After FDA Approves Gene-Editing Treatment
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    After AT&T Deal, Jefferies Says Buy Ericcson Stock, Hold Nokia
    Telecom stocks Ericsson and Nokia were ticking higher after Jefferies analysts said to buy one and hold the other. AT&T has reached a deal with Ericsson to buy up to $14 billion worth of network equipment over five years.  ( 23 min )
    How To Earn $500 Per Month From PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) Stock
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    30-Year Mortgage Rates Fall Again—To Cheapest Level in Almost 4 Months
    Rates on 30-year mortgages have plummeted over the last few weeks—with another dip Thursday sinking the average to its lowest level since mid-August.  ( 21 min )
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    The CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. says the surging demand for AI chips is creating new problems for the semiconductor industry.  ( 22 min )
    Ask an Advisor: I Have $680K in a 401(k), a Monthly Pension of $1,600 and Another $150K in Cash. Can I Retire at 62?
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    Kevin O'Leary Recommends People Have A Minimum $5 Million For Financial Security: Sage Advice Or Tone Deaf?
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    My Wife and I Have $1 Million in a 401(k) and Fully Own a $500k Home. Can I Retire in 5 Years at 60?
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    IRS Rule Change May Affect How You Leave Assets to Heirs
    Managing your taxes can be one of the most complex aspects of estate planning and a new IRS rule change continues that trend. The rule, published at the end of March, changes how the step-up in basis applies to assets held in an irrevocable trust. If you need help interpreting the IRS rule change or setting […] The post Want to Leave Assets to Heirs? IRS Rule Change Should Have You Rethinking Your Irrevocable Trust appeared first on SmartReads CMS - SmartAsset.  ( 35 min )
    Ask the Experts: How Can I Protect Assets From Medicaid?
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    Morgan Stanley boosts Apple price to $220 over AI and Vision Pro
    Investment analysts at Morgan Stanley have raised their target price for Apple based on the outlook for Services, iPhone 15 gross margins, and high consumer interest in Vision Pro.  ( 37 min )
    US to Buy Oil for Strategic Reserve Monthly Through at Least May
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    El Salvador became the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender. Now it’s offering citizenship for a $1 million ‘investment’
    The Central American nation led by Nayib Bukele is partnering with the controversial stablecoin Tether on the initiative.  ( 34 min )
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    Emphasizing the importance of financial education and preparedness, "Rich Dad Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki expressed concerns about the current financial system and societal structures in the U.S. in a YouTube video titled "Robert Kiyosaki Exposes The System That Keeps You Poor & The Downfall of The USA." In the video, interviewer Rob Moore asked Kiyosaki, “Is the money system rigged?” Kiyosaki replied, “You want to get me in trouble, don’t you.” He then elaborated, saying, “We’re at the end  ( 35 min )
    AMD Stock Is on a Roll After AI Day. It’s Now More Expensive Than Nvidia.
    AMD stock has rallied this week as investors cheered its ambitions in artificial intelligence. But the stock looks pretty pricey.  ( 23 min )
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    No matter how you slice it, our world runs on energy. While the social and political pressures are pushing toward a transition to a green economy, with an emphasis on renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power, the fact is that we are still dependent on fossil fuels – and will be for the foreseeable future. For investors, that makes energy stocks a solid choice. These companies deal in an essential product, and technological advances in geology, drilling, and pumping permit them to ta  ( 38 min )
    Carrier Stock Jumps, Honeywell Falls, After Business Sale. Here’s Why.
    Friday, Carrier announced the sales of its global access solutions business for $5 billion.  ( 22 min )
    Anglo American Plunges 15% After Making Deep Production Cuts
    (Bloomberg) -- Anglo American Plc plunged the most since March 2020 after unveiling plans to cut drastically the amount of commodities it mines in a bid to slash costs amid logistical and operational snarls at its operations.Most Read from BloombergCarlyle’s Rubenstein Is in Talks to Acquire Baltimore OriolesHunter Biden Indicted in Tax Case as White House Woes MountApps That Use AI to Undress Women in Photos Soaring in UseElon Musk's SpaceX Valued at $175 Billion or More in Tender OfferThe Reco  ( 36 min )
    Daily Spotlight: Job Growth Cooling with Low Recession Risk
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    Broadcom Delivered ‘Very Solid’ Earnings and a Dividend Raise. What Wall Street Says.
    Summit Insight Group analyst Kinngai Chan upgraded Broadcom stock to Buy from Hold.  ( 22 min )
    Judgment Day Is Coming For Streaming Services Not Named Netflix Or Amazon
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    Stock market news today: Stocks rise after surprise drop in US unemployment
    Investors are weighing a surprise drop in unemployment in November and other data for what it could mean for Fed policy.  ( 39 min )
    Stock market news today: Stocks fall after surprise drop in US unemployment
    The November jobs report released Friday will be a key test for the stock market.  ( 38 min )
    Stock market news today: US futures fall after surprise drop in US unemployment
    The November jobs report released Friday will be a key test for the stock market.  ( 37 min )
    Top Funds Shun Nvidia And Amazon To Embrace These 2 AI Darlings
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    Just 12 Companies Will Churn Out 25% Of The U.S.' Profit This Year
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    Daily – Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers for 12/08/2023
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    Spotify’s CFO cashed in $9 million worth of stock after mass layoffs—now he, too, is out of a job
    The CFO reshuffle comes after boss Daniel Ek announced the company’s biggest-ever layoffs to return to its roots as a lean and scrappy underdog.  ( 36 min )
    Stock market news today: US futures dip ahead of key jobs report
    The November jobs report released Friday will be a key test for the stock market.  ( 47 min )
    I'm 75 and Still Working. Can I Avoid Taking RMDs?
    Required minimum distributions, or "RMDs," are the government's way of getting its tax money back on retirement accounts. Starting at age 73, anyone with a pre-tax retirement account such as an IRA or a 401(k), must begin must begin withdrawing a minimum amount from this account each year. This triggers a tax event, generating the income […] The post I'm 75 and Still Working. Can I Avoid Taking RMDs? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 36 min )
    Honeywell to Buy Carrier Unit for $5 Billion
    The security business makes products including electronic locks for big companies, hotels and hospital chains.  ( 29 min )
    Boeing Gets Some Bad News. Hong Kong’s Largest Airline Picks Airbus.
    Hong Kong’s flagship carrier Cathay Pacific said Friday it has ordered six freighter aircraft from Airbus, in a blow to Boeing.  ( 19 min )
    Market Digest: TPR, PPL
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    Analyst Report: PPL Corp
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    Technical Assessment: Neutral in the Intermediate-Term
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    The biggest study of ‘greedflation’ yet looked at 1,300 corporations to find many of them were lying to you about inflation
    Companies like ExxonMobil, Shell, and Kraft Heinz enjoyed bumper profits as consumers struggled with historic inflation.  ( 36 min )
    Elon Musk's X sideshow is subtly hurting Tesla
    Despite Musk's notoriety and inflammatory comments, Tesla is humming along. But all of the distractions like X/Twitter are actually having some effects, key investors say.  ( 36 min )
    Stocks Tick Higher in Nervy Wait for US Jobs Data: Markets Wrap
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    China sees surge in value of semiconductor-manufacturing equipment orders amid latest US export controls, as chip imports post mild recovery
    China's imports of semiconductor-manufacturing equipment, the prime target of the United States government's updated tech export controls, surged in value by nearly 80 per cent in October from a year earlier, according to the mainland's latest customs data. Imports of various chip-making tools - including those used to manufacture silicon wafers, integrated circuits (ICs) and flat-panel displays - totalled US$4.3 billion in October, up from US$2.4 billion in the same period last year, customs da  ( 36 min )
    Why Altria and BAT Are Still Good Income Plays
    Shares of tobacco companies Altria and British American Tobacco are yielding nearly 10%.  ( 26 min )
    Interest Rates Are Going to Stay Higher. 3 Ways to Benefit in Retirement.
    Higher interest rates are here to stay. How retirees should respond.  ( 44 min )
    TSMC November Sales Slump 7.5% in Sign of Uneven Tech Recovery
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    Dow Jones Futures: AI-Fueled AMD Leads Four Tech Giants Into Buy Zones; Jobs Report Due
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    China Stocks Test Critical Support Levels as Selloff Extends
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    JPMorgan said a far-flung scenario could derail its bearish stock outlook for 2024. It looks like it may be coming true.
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    99% of Americans will be financially worse-off than they were pre-pandemic by mid-2024, JPMorgan says
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    RH Stock Drops On Q3 Performance: Here's Why
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    Top CDs Today: Yields Are Sliding, Dropping the Leading Rate to 5.76%
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    What Is Zero Interest-Rate Policy (ZIRP)? How It Works and Goals
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    Vertex, CRISPR Therapeutics Get FDA Approval for First CRISPR Gene-Editing Therapy in US
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    What and When Is Small Business Saturday?
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    NU+ | Probleem met NPO Start-app legt het nadeel van slimme televisies bloot
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    Elon Musk says Disney CEO Bob Iger should be 'fired immediately'
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    CosMc's: McDonald's reveals locations for chain's new spinoff restaurant and menu
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    Wall Street bull gives highest 2024 S&P forecast yet
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    Rivian stock charges higher as Stifel says its a 'Buy'
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    Boeing’s Most Important Plane Doesn’t Make Any Money. It Can.
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    Stock market news today: Stocks pop, tech leads as focus fixes on jobs data
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    Stock market news today: Stocks pop as focus fixes on jobs data
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    A CEO contender left Johnson & Johnson. Was she penalized for saying she wanted to be a CEO?
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    Buy Rivian Stock, not Lucid, Says Analyst. Both Are Rising, Anyway.
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    C3.ai Stock Is Plunging After Guidance Underwhelms. What Analysts Are Saying.
    Analysts continue to point to the long-term potential of the enterprise AI software developer.  ( 24 min )
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    Stock market news today: US futures mixed as focus fixes on jobs data
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    Ask an Advisor: How Do We Reduce Our Tax Bill When We Sell Our Second Home? We Bought It 6 Years Ago for $295k and Now It's Worth $500k
    We have a second home – a condo in the mountains – that was bought with cash for $295,000 approximately six years ago. It’s now worth at least $500,000. We are considering selling as our use is declining and maintenance costs and special assessments of the three-building complex are increasing. What are the options to […] The post Ask an Advisor: How Do We Reduce Our Tax Bill When We Sell Our Second Home? We Bought It 6 Years Ago for $295k and Now It’s Worth $500k appeared first on SmartReads by  ( 36 min )
    Dow Jones Futures Fall; Techs Rise As AMD, Google Bounce In Day 2 Reaction To AI News
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    C3.ai falls on prediction loss will widen in fiscal 2024
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    These Stocks Are Moving the Most Today: Alphabet, AMD, C3.ai, GameStop
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    Daily Spotlight: Argus's Favored Classes, Segments
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    Technical Assessment: Neutral in the Intermediate-Term
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    Analyst Report: Autozone Inc.
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    Moody’s Asked Staff to Stay Home Ahead of China Cut, FT Says
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    Mastercard Just Raised Its Dividend. Its Stock Is Rising.
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    Self-made millionaire Barbara Corcoran reveals her ‘golden rule’ of real estate investing
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    AT&T Shares Rise on News of Ericsson Network Deal
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    China's battered economy suffers another blow as Moody's slashes its credit outlook
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  • Open

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    S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Charter Drops Amid Broadband Subscriber Concerns
    The S&P 500 slid 0.1% on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, even as newly released data showed a decline in job openings, suggesting that the U.S. labor market is coming into balance.  ( 1 min )
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  • Open

    P&G Will Take Up to $2.5 Billion in Charges for Restructuring, Gillette Impairment
    Procter & Gamble said it will write down up to $2.5 billion in charges for a restructuring, along with impairment of its Gillette business.  ( 1 min )
    CVS Health Posts Strong Guidance, Raises Its Dividend, and Flags New Initiatives
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    Nokia Falls, Ericsson Rises as AT&T Chooses Ericsson for $14B Deal
    American depositary receipts of Ericsson rose while Nokia fell after Ericsson won a $14 billion contract with AT&T to upgrade its wireless network.  ( 1 min )
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    Zo'n 240.000 gepensioneerden uit de metaal- en technieksector krijgen er 3,2 procent pensioen bij. Ook voor de ongeveer 1 miljoen werkenden gaat het pensioen omhoog. Dat maakt het fonds PMT dinsdag bekend.  ( 9 min )
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    NU+ | GTA VI komt eraan: dit weten we over de nieuwe game
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    Uber Shares Rally as Company Is Set To Join S&P 500 Index
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    Mizuho Securities Sees Several Catalysts for GM Stock, Gives It an Upgrade
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    Carvana Stock Rises After JPMorgan Raises Price Target
    Carvana shares extended a recent rally after JPMorgan analysts boosted their outlook for the online used-car seller. The shares were recently up 10% in premarket trading. JPMorgan raised its Carvana outlook to "neutral" from "underweight" and lifted its price target to $40 a share, from $25. Carva  ( 23 min )
    Virgin Galactic Stock Is Diving. It’s an Overreaction.
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    Alaska Airlines Shares Drop, Hawaiian Airlines Soars on $1.9B Merger
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    GM looks to regain a gear as Tesla finally makes the Cybertruck official
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    Gold Price Drops Back. What’s Next for the Precious Metal.
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    Spotify Lays Off Even More Staff. Why the Music Streamer Is Being Cautious.
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    Brent Crude Seen at Average of $85 a Barrel Next Year
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    Gold prices sprint to all-time peak on Fed rate-cut bets
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    Alaska Airlines to fly Amazon packages after completing Hawaiian buy
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    S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Alaska Air Drops After Hawaiian Airline Purchase
    The S&P 500 slid 0.5% on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, starting the first full week of December in the red amid questions about whether the November rally can continue.  ( 1 min )
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    Stock futures fell in premarket trading Monday while Bitcoin surged and gold traded at a record high at the outset of a week chock full of labor market data that could bolster or undermine expectations for a more dovish Fed.  ( 1 min )
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    Uber Shares Rally as Company Is Set To Join S&P 500 Index
    Uber shares rallied on news that the company will join the S&P 500 Index, whose stocks receive support from the proliferation of funds and ETFs tracking it.  ( 1 min )
    Carvana Shares Soar After Positive Comments From J.P. Morgan
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    Although the space-flight company has said it has sufficient cash on hand until 2026, some analysts anticipate the need for a cash infusion by mid-2025. Virgin's stock was down about 15% midday Monday after founder Richard Branson said it wasn't getting his money.  ( 1 min )
    Spotify Shares Surge as It Cuts 17% of Its Workforce to Contain Costs
    Spotify shares surged as it moved to lay off 17% of its workforce in a third round of job cuts as it attempts to contain costs.  ( 1 min )
    Alaska Airlines Shares Drops, Hawaiian Airlines Soars on $1.9B Merger
    Alaska Airlines shares dropped and Hawaiian Airlines shares soared after a $1.9 billion merger announcement, which may face opposition from U.S. regulators.  ( 1 min )
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    Nederland en andere EU-landen hebben Polen aangesproken op de grensblokkades voor Oekraïense vrachtwagenchauffeurs bij de Pools-Oekraïense grens. Die moeten "zo snel mogelijk" uit de weg, vinden demissionair minister Mark Harbers van Infrastructuur en "een groot aantal" medestanders.  ( 9 min )
    Zwitserse bank geeft toe te hebben geholpen bij belastingontduiking in VS
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    NU+ | Waarom Spotify na zeventien jaar verlies nu de broekriem aantrekt
    Spotify heeft maandagochtend de grootste reorganisatie in zijn geschiedenis aangekondigd. Ruim vijftienhonderd mensen verliezen hun baan. Maar de muziekdienst draait al zeventien jaar verlies. Waarom wordt juist nu ingegrepen?  ( 10 min )
    Pakketbezorgers: 'Bijna alle cadeaus op tijd binnen voor pakjesavond'
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    NU+ | Piepende telefoons in heel Nederland: NL-Alert-testbericht weer verstuurd
    Als het goed is, ontving je maandag om 12.00 uur een testbericht van NL-Alert. Het alarmsysteem moet iedere Nederlander kunnen waarschuwen bij noodsituaties. Dit moet je erover weten.  ( 10 min )
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    Chinees vastgoedbedrijf Evergrande krijgt meer tijd van schuldeiser
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    Zonnepanelen verdienen zichzelf sneller terug door lage prijzen
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    Ruim vijftienhonderd medewerkers van Spotify eindigen 2023 zonder baan
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    Afvalbranche wil duizenden extra inleverpunten voor statiegeld
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    Goud is meer waard dan ooit door koers van Amerikaanse dollar
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    Op 1 januari verandert er het een en ander voor mensen die een woning willen kopen. Zo kunnen alleenstaanden meer lenen om een huis te kopen en gaat de grens van de Nationale Hypotheek Garantie verder omhoog. Wat betekent dit voor woningzoekenden?  ( 10 min )
    Kerstbomen zijn niet aan te slepen, maar ballen en pieken raken uit de gratie
    Kunstkerstbomen zijn dit jaar iets goedkoper dan vorig jaar. Desondanks verwachten telers en tuincentra dat ook de echte boom met hier en daar een scheve tak populair blijft. "Je geeft je liefde toch geen plastic rozen?"  ( 5 min )
    Omzet in auto- en motorbranche stijgt minder hard dan eerder dit jaar
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    NU+ | Het is nog maar de vraag of woningmarkt in 2024 beter wordt voor kopers
    Op 1 januari verandert er het een en ander voor mensen die een woning willen kopen. Zo kunnen alleenstaanden meer lenen om een huis te kopen en gaat de grens van de Nationale Hypotheek Garantie verder omhoog. Wat betekent dit voor woningzoekenden?  ( 10 min )
    Direct na Sint piekt kerstbomenverkoop, kunstboom dit jaar iets goedkoper
    Kunstkerstbomen zijn dit jaar iets goedkoper dan vorig jaar. Desondanks verwachten telers en tuincentra dat ook de echte boom met hier en daar een scheve tak populair blijft. "Je geeft je liefde toch geen plastic rozen?"  ( 11 min )
    Werkdruk blijft hoog: 'Het leven is gewoon drukker geworden'
    Steeds meer bedrijven proberen de werkdruk te verlagen door het aantal taken te verminderen. Toch blijven de problemen groot vanwege het personeelstekort en het oplopende ziekteverzuim. Er wordt te veel verwacht van mensen, die het privé bovendien drukker hebben.  ( 10 min )

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    Spot Gold Rises to Record on Dovish Fed Remarks
    (Bloomberg) -- Gold rose to a record, buoyed by softening US economic data and dovish commentary by Federal Reserve officials that’s spurred investors to bet on rate cuts early next year.Most Read from BloombergAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireUS Warns Iran-Backed Houthis After Attacks on Red Sea ShippingEerie Calm in S&P 500 Signals Historic Rally Has Staying PowerSurprise Call Shocks Staid Corner of Bond Market  ( 33 min )
    IRS move could carry hefty cost for some taxpayers
    The IRS is raising the interest penalty for underpayment of estimated taxes, with taxpayers who are self-employed or work as independent contractors urged to be vigilant.  ( 34 min )
    Bitcoin Hits $40,000 Level for the First Time Since May 2022
    (Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin hit $40,000 for the first time since May 2022 as the largest digital asset extended this year’s rebound on expectations of interest-rate reductions and greater demand from exchange-traded funds.Most Read from BloombergAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireUS Warns Iran-Backed Houthis After Attacks on Red Sea ShippingEerie Calm in S&P 500 Signals Historic Rally Has Staying PowerSurprise Call Shoc  ( 33 min )
    Retail Traders in Korea Are Sinking Billions Into Exotic US ETFs
    (Bloomberg) -- Leveraged exchange-traded funds are so popular among South Korean retail investors that they own more than 20% of some of the most high-profile ones listed in the US.Most Read from BloombergAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireBitcoin Hits $40,000 Level for the First Time Since May 2022US Warns Iran-Backed Houthis After Attacks on Red Sea ShippingEerie Calm in S&P 500 Signals Historic Rally Has Staying  ( 35 min )
    Bitcoin breaks $40,000 as momentum builds
    Bitcoin has broken above $40,000 for the first time this year as it rides a wave of momentum on broad enthusiasm about U.S. interest rate cuts and as traders anticipate the imminent approval of U.S.-stockmarket traded bitcoin funds. A 50% rally since mid-October has "seemed to mark a decisive shift away from the bearishness of 2022 and early 2023," said Justin d'Anethan - head of business development for Asia-Pacific at Keyrock, a digital assets market making firm. Reports in October that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission won't appeal a court ruling that found the agency had been wrong to reject an exchange-traded fund application have also driven bets that an eventual approval is nigh.  ( 33 min )
    Soaring mortgage rates hit U.S. cities: Here’s where buying a home is most expensive relative to renting
    As the Fed fights inflation, the gap between the cost of home ownership and the cost of renting has reached an unprecedented high.  ( 33 min )
    U.S. stock rally could wobble if tensions spike after Red Sea attacks
    An attack on an American warship and commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Sunday risks reigniting investor worries about a widening of the war between Israel and Hamas, potentially complicating the outlook for a rally that saw U.S. stocks crest a fresh closing high for the year last week. The Pentagon said it was aware of reports regarding attacks on an American warship and commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Sunday, while Yemen's Houthi group claimed drone and missile attacks on two Israeli vessels in the area. Quincy Krosby, chief global strategist at LPL Financial, said a widening conflict could push some investors to take profits on the recent rally in stocks.  ( 35 min )
    Alaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion Deal
    (Bloomberg) -- Alaska Air Group Inc. has agreed to buy rival Hawaiian Holdings Inc. in a $1.9 billion cash and debt deal, challenging the Biden administration’s aggressive stance on mergers that has already derailed one partnership between carriers.Most Read from BloombergAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireUS Warns Iran-Backed Houthis After Attacks on Red Sea ShippingEerie Calm in S&P 500 Signals Historic Rally Has  ( 36 min )
    Asian Stocks to Rise After US Shrugs Off Powell: Markets Wrap
    (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks are set to climb in early trading as markets parse Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s reminder that policymakers are in no hurry to ease interest rates.Most Read from BloombergKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealHouthis Say They Targeted Two Israeli Vessels in Red SeaSurprise Call Shocks Staid Corner of Bond Market: Credit WeeklyIsrael, Threatened by Hezbollah, Seeks Solution for Empty  ( 36 min )
    Marketmind: Dovish Fed view courses through markets
    Asian markets are poised to start the week on the front foot, emboldened by Wall Street's late rally on Friday and plunge in U.S. rate expectations after Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave the clearest signal yet that the Fed is done raising interest rates and could soon move to cut them. The two-year U.S. Treasury yield slumped 40 basis points last week - its steepest fall since March - and the implied rate on December 2024 'SOFR' futures on Friday fell below 4% for the first time. Many will argue that the U.S. bond and rates markets have gotten far too carried away, and that the Fed will not ease so quickly and aggressively next year.  ( 34 min )
    Obesity Drugs Have Multi-Billion-Dollar Market Potential, Says Oppenheimer — Here Are 2 Stocks to Take Advantage
    A key to success in the stock market is a touch of foresight. Not quite precognition, but an ability to spot and put together clues and trends, to discern the ‘next big thing’ before it hits. This is true in every stock sector, but today we’ll focus on biotech. The biotech firms have famously high product lead times, paired with equally high overhead expenses; it’s a combination that would make them unlikely investments, except that when a drug is approved, it can turn into a blockbuster. Succes  ( 37 min )
    Key Chip Materials Maker Goes Into Debt Rather Than Raise Prices
    (Bloomberg) -- One of the chipmaking industry’s small but indispensable suppliers is sinking deeper in debt because it’s refusing to raise prices to cover mounting capex costs.Most Read from BloombergAlaska Air Agrees to Buy Hawaiian in $1.9 Billion DealKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireBitcoin Hits $40,000 Level for the First Time Since May 2022US Warns Iran-Backed Houthis After Attacks on Red Sea ShippingEerie Calm in S&P 500 Signals Historic Rally Has Staying Powe  ( 35 min )
    Alaska Air to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal with debt
    Alaska Air Group said Sunday it agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal including debt. The combined company would keep both airlines' brands, which call the 49th and 50th states their homes. Alaska will pay $18 in cash for each share of Hawaiian, whose stock closed Friday at $4.86.  ( 34 min )
    Alaska Air to Buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 Billion
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    Bond Market Euphoria Shifts to Debate Over How Low Fed Will Need to Go
    (Bloomberg) -- A torrid bond-market rally shows traders are convinced the Federal Reserve’s rate-rising cycle is over. The debate now turns to when central bankers start cutting, and by how much.Most Read from BloombergKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireSurprise Call Shocks Staid Corner of Bond Market: Credit WeeklyIsrael, Threatened by Hezbollah, Seeks Solution for Empty NorthHouthis Say They Targeted Two Israeli Vessels in Red SeaIndia Election Latest: Congress Lame  ( 36 min )
    Alaska Air To Buy Hawaiian Airlines For 270% Premium
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    What Determines the Value of Tesla, Ford, BYD, and Other Car Stocks? Geography.
    Don't try to figure out why Tesla is valued like it is or why GM shares trade for less than one-quarter of the S&P 500 multiple. You'll lose your mind.  ( 28 min )
    What to Expect in the Markets this Week
    Coming up this week: November unemployment numbers, updates on consumer credit, and earnings reports from GameStop, LuLulemon, Broadcom, and others.  ( 21 min )
    WSJ Opinion: Buyers Just Say No to Electric Vehicles
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    More Billionaire Wealth Achieved Through Inheritance, Overtaking Entrepreneurship
    A new UBS report shows that new billionaires in 2023 accumulated the majority of wealth by inheritance, not entrepreneurship, a trend that wealth managers see continuing.  ( 20 min )
    Investors look to labor market for more soft landing evidence: What to know this week
    The November jobs report will put the recent market rally to the test.  ( 38 min )
    Southwest Airlines Nears New Pilot Deal Ahead of the Holidays
    Nothing like a new pilot deal for the holidays.  ( 34 min )
    Ask an Advisor: I'm in the Highest Tax Bracket and ‘Plan to Be There Moving Forward.' Should I Do a Roth Conversion?
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    Ask an Advisor: I'm 67 with $750K in a 401(k). How Can I Preserve This Money for the Rest of My Life?
    I am in a quandary about how to invest $750,000 that’s in my 401(k). I'm 67 years old, retired and I have not started taking Social Security yet. What is the best way to preserve this money for the rest of my life that doesn't have high fees? -Terry As you know, the big challenge […] The post Ask an Advisor: I’m 67 with $750K in a 401(k). How Can I Preserve This Money for the Rest of My Life? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 37 min )
    Forget About ‘Timing the Market': Schwab Research Reveals the Optimal Way to Invest
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    Morningstar evaluation: These are the 3 top guaranteed retirement incomes
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    Why retirees may pay 'significant increases' in 2024 Medicare Part D drug premiums
    Retirees will be paying more for Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024. Here's why.  ( 36 min )
    Report: Your Credit Score Could Plummet in Retirement, But Does It Even Matter?
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    Eerie calm in S&P 500 signals historic rally has staying power
    (Bloomberg) -- Beneath the adrenaline rush of November’s stock-market surge is an eerie calm that points to more gains for equities investors, at least through the end of the year.Most Read from BloombergSurprise Call Shocks Staid Corner of Bond Market: Credit WeeklyExxon Among 50 Oil Producers in Controversial Climate Pact at COP28KISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons RetireIndia Election Latest: Congress Laments Its Disappointing ResultIsrael Risks ‘Strategic Defeat’ If It D  ( 36 min )
    What analysts are saying about Wall Street's 2024 outlook
    It’s that time of year when Wall Street’s top strategists tell clients where they see the stock market heading in the year ahead. Typically, the average forecast for the group predicts the S&P 500 climbing by about 10%, which is in line with historical averages.  ( 44 min )
    Chase could become the next Apple Card partner
    Chase could be the best partner for Apple Card, a report proposes, with previous history between the bank and the iPhone maker seemingly making it the best possible successor to Goldman Sachs for Apple's credit-based service.  ( 34 min )
    Homebuyer conundrum: If mortgage rates fall, bidding wars will follow, expert says
    Mortgage rates have scaled back more than a half-point in the last five weeks.  ( 35 min )
    One Supreme Court Case Could Mess Up Chunks of the Tax Code
    The justices will debate the meaning of “income” under the 16th Amendment.  ( 30 min )
    Momentum Investing Has Struggled for 20 Years. Here’s Why.
    A mutual-funds rating company changed its methodology over a decade ago, and that apparently has made all the difference.  ( 28 min )
    Hundreds of Stocks Have Fallen Below $1. They’re Still Listed on Nasdaq.
    Investor-protection advocates say many belong to risky small companies that should be on the OTC market.  ( 28 min )
    Is Square Stock A Buy Amid Cash App, Merchant Synergies?
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    The Yield Hunt Is Finally Back On for Buyers in Emerging Markets
    (Bloomberg) -- Across Wall Street, analysts and investors had cheered 2023 as the year of emerging markets, only to be burned by a relentless climb in US Treasury yields. Now, as the Federal Reserve looks set to end its most-aggressive monetary tightening campaign in a generation, they’re at it again.Most Read from BloombergExxon Among 50 Oil Producers in Controversial Climate Pact at COP28Surprise Call Shocks Staid Corner of Bond Market: Credit WeeklyIsrael Risks ‘Strategic Defeat’ If It Doesn’  ( 35 min )
    The Second-Largest U.S. Pension Slashed Its AMC Stock Stake
    California State Teachers' Retirement System, or Calsters, cut positions in AMC Entertainment, NIO, Spotify, and Johnson & Johnson in the third quarter.  ( 27 min )
    How the US Supreme Court could thwart a prospective wealth tax
    Case before the high court could open the door to sweeping changes to the tax code  ( 4 min )
    Surprise: Supposedly irresponsible millennials and Gen Xers are better prepared for retirement than baby boomers, report says
    Younger generations are financially better prepared for retirement, contrary to what many people think.  ( 36 min )
    Klarna freezes hiring as chief bets AI can do the job instead
    Klarna has frozen hiring and is planning to shrink its workforce as its chief executive bets that more jobs will be carried out by artificial intelligence (AI) in the future.  ( 36 min )
    Hedge fund veteran slams green ‘echo chamber’ after closing firm
    (Bloomberg) -- Jeff Ubben, the veteran hedge fund manager who’s just closed his sustainable investing firm, is calling out what he’s dubbed the “echo chamber” of traditional climate summitry.Most Read from BloombergExxon Among 50 Oil Producers in Controversial Climate Pact at COP28Israel Risks ‘Strategic Defeat’ If It Doesn’t Protect Civilians, Austin SaysSurprise Call Shocks Staid Corner of Bond Market: Credit WeeklyIndia Election Latest: BJP Leads in States Held by OppositionIsrael Focuses on  ( 37 min )
    China has more space to cut reserve ratio instead of interest rates, says ex-official
    China is likely to implement proactive fiscal policy next year as there is still a need for the world's second-biggest economy to realise stable growth, a former central banker was cited as saying in state-owned media on Sunday. "It is expected that next year China will continue to implement positive fiscal policy, monetary policies that are in line with positive fiscal policy, with a relatively large policy space to lower the reserve requirement ratio," Sheng Songcheng, a former statistics and analysis director of the People's Bank of China, said in comments reported by Shanghai Securities News.  ( 33 min )
    China Frames ‘One Province, One Policy’ Plan for Financial Risk
    (Bloomberg) -- China’s regulator wants provinces to come up with their own plans to handle financial risks, according to a report, about a month after officials pledged to set up a mechanism to resolve local debt issues.Most Read from BloombergExxon Among 50 Oil Producers in Controversial Climate Pact at COP28 Israel Risks ‘Strategic Defeat’ If It Doesn’t Protect Civilians, Austin SaysSurprise Call Shocks Staid Corner of Bond Market: Credit WeeklyWoman Discovers Over $86 Million Mistakenly Depos  ( 34 min )
    Chinese borrowers default in record numbers as economic crisis deepens
    More than 8mn people blacklisted by authorities after missed payments on mortgages and business loans  ( 4 min )
    The Surprise Bill Coming to Those Who Underpay Their Taxes
    The IRS penalty for shortfalls jumps to 8%.  ( 27 min )
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    Chainlink: What It Is, How It Works, FAQ
    Chainlink (LINK) is a cryptocurrency and technology platform that enables blockchain platforms to securely interact with external data.  ( 24 min )
    Does Dental Insurance Cover Crowns?
    Dental insurance may cover crowns, but if getting crowns is for cosmetic reasons, as opposed to health reasons, the procedure likely will not be covered.  ( 22 min )
    The Difference Between Gross Income vs. Earned Income
    The difference between gross income and earned income is an important one come tax time. Find out how the IRS uses both to determine your final tax liability.  ( 23 min )
    How to Start Mining Cryptocurrency
    Cryptocurrency can be a profitable activity, but it can be costly to get set up. Learn how to start mining cryptocurrency and the costs involved.  ( 26 min )
    Who Benefits From a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)?
    Learn about flexible spending accounts (FSAs), what they cover, and who can use them.  ( 25 min )
    Does Dental Insurance Cover Teeth Whitening?
    Dental insurance typically doesn't cover cosmetic procedures, including teeth whitening, Learn what is covered and what your options are when paying for whitening.  ( 23 min )
    How Are Trust Fund Earnings Taxed?
    Trust funds are estate planning tools used to accumulate wealth for future generations, and beneficiaries are responsible for paying taxes on money inherited from a trust.  ( 24 min )
    Nonprofit Organization (NPO): Definition and Example
    A nonprofit has tax-exempt status for furthering religious, scientific, charitable, educational, literary, public safety, or cruelty-prevention causes.  ( 27 min )
    What to Expect in the Markets this Week
    Coming up this week: November unemployment numbers, updates on consumer credit, and earnings reports from GameStop, LuLulemon, Broadcom, and others.  ( 19 min )
    Cold Storage: What It Is, How It Works, Theft Protection
    Cold wallets, a type of crypto wallet, are digital cryptocurrency storage on a platform not connected to the internet, which protects them from hackers.  ( 25 min )
    Retirement Plan Solutions for Workers 70 and Older
    If you’re working and taking RMDs, your taxable income may start to bulge. Find out how to keep it—and your tax bill—under control.  ( 29 min )
    More Billionaire Wealth Achieved Through Inheritance, Overtaking Entrepreneurship
    A new UBS report shows that new billionaires in 2023 accumulated the majority of wealth by inheritance, not entrepreneurship, a trend that wealth managers see continuing.  ( 18 min )
    Why You Should Consider an HSA Even If You're Not Rich
    A health savings account (HSA) is a good deal for almost anyone who wants to save on taxes and healthcare costs. Here's how it works.  ( 31 min )
    What Role Does the Government Play in Capitalism?
    Examining the role of government in a capitalist economic system and ideas about the proper amount of state intervention.  ( 23 min )
    Risk Reversal: Definition, How It Works, Examples
    A risk reversal is an options strategy used primarily for hedging purposes.  ( 24 min )
    What It Takes to Be 'Made in the USA'
    The label "Made in the USA" carries an unspoken promise of quality and job security for American workers, but the rules for using it might surprise you.  ( 25 min )
    Why Is the Consumer Price Index Controversial?
    The Consumer Price Index is a widely-quoted measure of inflation in the United States, but the methodology used to calculate it generates controversy among economists.  ( 30 min )
    Fiat vs. Representative Money: What's the Difference?
    Fiat money is physical currency—paper money and coins—while representative money indicates the transfer of a sum of money stored elsewhere.  ( 24 min )
    Fixed- or Adjustable-Rate Mortgage: Which Is Better Right Now?
    Find out the benefits of fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgages, and learn how to choose between the two.  ( 26 min )
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    Stijging omzet in auto- en motorbranche gaat minder hard dan eerder dit jaar
    In het derde kwartaal is de omzet in de auto- en motorbranche fors minder gestegen dan in het tweede kwartaal.  ( 8 min )
    Duitse kerstmarkten klagen dat ze veel geld kwijt zijn aan muziek
    Veel exploitanten van kerstmarkten in Duitsland klagen over de in hun ogen buitensporige kosten voor muziek. De auteursrechtenorganisatie die ze moeten betalen voor muziekrechten, heeft zijn tarieven flink verhoogd omdat kerstmarkten eerder onjuiste gegeven doorspeelden om kosten te drukken.  ( 9 min )
    NU+ | Led of gloei: de impact van kerstverlichting op je energierekening
    De feestdagen komen steeds dichterbij. Nu december is aangebroken, halen we massaal de kerstversiering van zolder of uit de berging. Twinkelende lampjes maken de donkere dagen een stuk aangenamer, maar hoeveel stroom kost het om die lampjes te laten branden?  ( 10 min )
    Macron niet akkoord met grootste vrijhandelsverdrag in geschiedenis EU
    De onderhandelingen voor een handelsovereenkomst tussen de Europese Unie en vier Zuid-Amerikaanse landen lijkt extra vertraging op te lopen. Volgens de Franse president Emmanuel Macron zijn de toezeggingen op het gebied van milieu die Brussel heeft gekregen niet voldoende.  ( 9 min )
    NU+ | Nieuwe topman ASML krijgt vooral weerstand vanuit de politiek
    Na elf jaar stopt Peter Wennink in 2024 als topman van ASML. Opvolger Christophe Fouquet zal moeite hebben zijn succes te evenaren. Met name de politiek kan daarbij in de weg zitten. NU.nl zet de belangrijkste uitdagingen op een rijtje.  ( 4 min )
    NU+ | Obstakels voor nieuwe topman ASML komen uit Den Haag en Washington
    Na elf jaar stopt Peter Wennink in 2024 als topman van ASML. Opvolger Christophe Fouquet zal moeite hebben zijn succes te evenaren. Met name de politiek kan daarbij in de weg zitten. NU.nl zet de belangrijkste uitdagingen op een rijtje.  ( 11 min )
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    What to Expect in the Markets this Week
    Coming up this week: November unemployment numbers, updates on consumer credit, and earnings reports from GameStop, LuLulemon, Broadcom, and others.  ( 1 min )

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    Is a 401(k) or 403(b) Better for a Teacher? What Is the Difference?
    In general, 401(k) plans and 403(b) plans are very similar but they do have a few key differences, such as the investment choices offered.  ( 22 min )
    Red Candlestick Definition, What It Tells You, How to Use It
    A red candlestick indicates that the closing price of a security is lower than both the open and prior close. Candlesticks of other colors can indicate other data.  ( 25 min )
    The Largest Cryptocurrency Hacks So Far
    Crypto hacks have become a major problem for the industry.  ( 25 min )
    10-Year U.S. Treasury Note: What It Is, Investment Advantages
    A 10-year Treasury note is a debt obligation issued by the United States government that matures in 10 years. It pays interest twice a year and face value at maturity.  ( 25 min )
    4 Investment Lessons to Learn From Charlie Munger
    Billionaire Charlie Munger had tremendous success as an investor. Here are some ways to learn from his leadership.  ( 19 min )
    Form 5329: Additional Taxes on Qualified Plans Definition
    Form 5329 is for individuals taking early distributions and those who owe excess-contribution or excess-accumulation penalties.  ( 31 min )
    What Is Annual Return? Definition and Example Calculation
    The annual return is the compound average rate of return for an investment per year over a period of time. It can be useful when you want to gauge performance over time.  ( 24 min )
    Defining Your Basic Investing Objectives: What To Factor In
    Your basic investment objectives should come down to three fundamental goals: safety, income, and growth. The trick is to balance them for your needs.  ( 26 min )
    All About Fungibility: What It Means, Why It Matters
    Fungibility is the interchangeability of a good or asset with other specific goods/assets of the same type. It simplifies trade and exchange processes.  ( 23 min )
    The Common Size Analysis of Financial Statements
    Using common size financial statements can help you spot trends that a raw financial statement may not uncover. They compare the percentages between two or more years.  ( 24 min )
    How Much Should I Contribute to My 401(k)?
    How much should you contribute to your 401(k)? The short answer is as much as you can, but there is more to it than that.  ( 31 min )
    Maximize Your Traditional or Roth IRA
    Whichever type of retirement account you choose, these simple strategies will help you build a bigger nest egg for your future.  ( 28 min )
    Fewer EVs Would Qualify for Tax Credits Under New Treasury Department Rules
    The Treasury Department proposed new requirements for which electric vehicles can qualify for buyers to get federal tax credits.  ( 17 min )
    How Musk's Tirade Against X Advertisers Affects Disney, Meta and Other Companies
    Elon Musk slammed advertisers boycotting his social media site in an interview this week as decreased ad spend on the site threatens the existence of X and creates both issues and opportunities for a slew of companies.  ( 19 min )
    How Does an IRA Grow Over Time?
    IRAs are one of the most proven ways to grow investments over time, thanks to the magic of compounding.  ( 25 min )
    Mobile Advertising Definition, Types, Examples
    Mobile advertising is advertising designed to appear on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. It is optimized for the small screen space available.  ( 24 min )
    One Day, Your Roth IRA Gains Will Equal the Annual Contribution
    Find out how to set an investment goal, and see how a Roth IRA can help you reach it.  ( 29 min )
    Avoid the Social Security Tax Trap
    Government benefits can cost you big money, which is why it’s so important to know the income thresholds before you file.  ( 27 min )
    Should I Make Partial Payments on My Debt?
    If you can’t afford your debt payments, making a partial payment might seem better than nothing. However, you may still be penalized by the lender.  ( 27 min )
    What Happens to Your Debt When You Die?
    Depending on the type of debts you have, your loved ones may have to repay money you owe after you die. Here’s how to protect them financially.  ( 25 min )
    What Are the Main Types of Debt?
    Types of debt available for consumers include secured debt, unsecured debt, revolving debt and mortgages. Learn about the different categories of debt.  ( 26 min )
    How To Adjust and Renew Your Portfolio
    Our complete guide to rebalancing your portfolio will make sure that you maintain your strategy and maximize your returns.  ( 45 min )
    Top CDs Today: Leaders Now Offering 5.88% for 7 months or 5.80% for 18 Months
    Today's best CD rates are 5.88% from West Town Bank & Trust and 5.80% from Seattle Bank—or a 5.85% option if you can manage a jumbo-sized deposit.  ( 19 min )
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    Is a 401(k) or 403(b) Better for a Teacher? What Is the Difference?
    In general, 401(k) plans and 403(b) plans are very similar but they do have a few key differences, such as the investment choices offered.  ( 22 min )
    The Largest Cryptocurrency Hacks So Far
    Crypto hacks have become a major problem for the industry.  ( 25 min )
    'The US economy is still the greatest show on planet Earth': 5 lessons for investors from a wild year in markets
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    4 Investment Lessons to Learn From Charlie Munger
    Billionaire Charlie Munger had tremendous success as an investor. Here are some ways to learn from his leadership.  ( 20 min )
    Bitcoin Price Surges Near $40K With Fed, ETF And These Factors At Play
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    Tesla releases the Cybertruck, Sam Altman officially returns to OpenAI, and Evernote cripples its free plan
    Hi, folks, welcome to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch's newsletter that highlights some of the more noteworthy moments in tech over the past few days. A fair amount happened this week, including Amazon's re:Invent conference, a ransomware catastrophe at Fidelity, Sam Altman officially returning to OpenAI, Neuralink raising money, and SpaceX acquiring a parachute company. Also, Tesla officially launched the Cybertruck, Black Friday numbers came in, Evernote imposed caps on its free plan, and Teenage Engineering unveiled its latest gadget.  ( 37 min )
    Housing market outlook for 2024: Here's the good news — and the bad news
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    Charlie Munger warned that a mega-mansion can make you ‘less happy.’ He lived in the same modest house for seven decades
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    Disney CEO Bob Iger faces a fresh challenge from activist investor Nelson Peltz
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    Grayscale Trust Becomes ‘Betting Line’ for Spot Bitcoin ETF
    (Bloomberg) -- Traders betting that regulators will approve a US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund sooner rather than later have all but evaporated a once-gargantuan discount on the world’s biggest crypto fund. Most Read from BloombergExxon Among 50 Oil Producers in Controversial Climate Pact at COP28Putin Seizes Rights to St. Petersburg Airport From Foreign InvestorsWoman Discovers Over $86 Million Mistakenly Deposited in Her Bank AccountIsrael Says Hamas Violated Terms of Cease-Fire as Truce L  ( 34 min )
    How Much Should I Contribute to My 401(k)?
    How much should you contribute to your 401(k)? The short answer is as much as you can, but there is more to it than that.  ( 31 min )
    Maximize Your Traditional or Roth IRA
    Whichever type of retirement account you choose, these simple strategies will help you build a bigger nest egg for your future.  ( 28 min )
    Outsize Profits Helped Drive Inflation. Now Consumers Are Pushing Back.
    Companies discover buyers are more price-sensitive—which is good news for central bankers.  ( 27 min )
    Study: Too Many Americans Are Making This Retirement Mistake
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    5 Fantastic Ways to Enjoy Life After Retirement
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    T. Rowe Price Says These 3 Money Moves Could Up Your Retirement Savings
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    What's the Average Return on an All-Bond Portfolio Right Now?
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    8 Tax Breaks Retirees Can Use in 2024
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    Investors tend to flock to gold during periods of global turbulence, while lower yields also make it more attractive. But there’s a better way to play it.  ( 25 min )
    Pfizer Stock Heads for Lowest Level Since 2020 After Obesity-Drug Setback
    Pfizer was a darling stock during the pandemic thanks to its life-saving Covid-19 vaccine. But the company's shares have been in sharp decline this year. Things got worse Friday when the company said a trial of a twice-a-day weight loss pill showed too many side effects. Its shares fell 6% in morni  ( 22 min )
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    Top stocks for December 2023 based on value, growth, and performance include AMPY, MAR, and OLMA.  ( 22 min )
    Buy PepsiCo Stock. Shares Could Climb 12%—or More.
    Pepsi’s growth appears ready to accelerate as investments made over the past five years start to pay off.  ( 31 min )
    Tesla falls on long wait for Cybertruck payoff, hefty price tag
    Tesla shares fell more than 3% on Friday after the highly anticipated launch of its Cybertruck left analysts concerned about the electric vehicle's steep price tag and a longer wait for significant financial payoff. The $60,990 starting price for the long-delayed Cybertruck is more than 50% higher than what CEO Elon Musk had touted in 2019 and a cost analysts have said will draw select, affluent buyers. "Cybertruck does not significantly move the financial needle for Tesla in FY24..," Wedbush said in a note, while Bernstein analysts forecast 250 deliveries this year and 75,000 for next year, saying both "may be ambitious".  ( 34 min )
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    Software firm PagerDuty reported fiscal-third-quarter numbers that topped estimates.  ( 21 min )
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    PDD, the owner of Pinduoduo and Temu, surpasses Alibaba as the most valuable Chinese e-commerce company.  ( 21 min )
    Dell Stock Drops After a Better-Than-Expected Earnings Report. Here’s Why.
    Dell Technologies posted mixed financial results for its latest quarter, with strong profits offset by softer-than-expected revenue and continued weakness in corporate PC demand.  ( 24 min )
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    Stifel analyst Bert Subin launches coverage of Boeing stock with a Buy rating and price target of $265 a share, about 14% higher than recent levels.  ( 23 min )
    UiPath Heads for 18-Month Highs. Why Wall Street Is Still Wary.
    UiPath stock was surging early Friday as analysts said its latest earnings were showing it is delivering despite a tough macroeconomic background. However, the automation-software company still hasn’t fully convinced Wall Street that it can accelerate growth.  ( 22 min )
    Dow Jones Futures Fall Ahead Of Powell Comments; Tesla Slides On Cybertruck Event
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    Electric-vehicle startup Fisker again cut its production forecast for the year, saying it is prioritizing liquidity while it holds talks to sell emission credits to automakers. Shares rose 3% to $1.63 in premarket trading. Before the updated outlook, the stock had fallen 78% in 2023 as the company  ( 24 min )
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    (Bloomberg) -- Bank of Montreal missed analysts’ earnings estimates as the company reported higher expenses related to the integration of Bank of the West and a drop in wealth-management income.Most Read from BloombergTesla’s Cheapest Cybertruck Will Cost $60,990 and Be Available in 2025Banking Escapees Make Billions From Private Credit BoomThese Are the World's Most Expensive Cities to Live In Right NowSaudi Arabia Offers Iran Investment to Blunt Gaza WarIsrael Says Hamas Violated Terms of Ceas  ( 35 min )
    December Looks Great For Investors Who Own 9 Stocks
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    Uber Could Be Added to S&P 500 as Soon as Friday. What It Means for the Stock.
    An announcement of the addition of Uber Technologies to the S&P 500 index could come Friday in conjunction with the quarterly index rebalancing.  ( 25 min )
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    Alibaba's U.S. shares slipped 1.5% to $73.7 in premarket trading, tracking a fresh one-year low. Meanwhile, shares of PDD Holdings have surged following stellar quarterly results from the Temu parent this week.  ( 34 min )
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    It's common for even very high earners to feel squeezed, especially if you live in an expensive area like New York, San Francisco or Boston. Costs of living close to your job will almost certainly be high, particularly since you're competing with other six-figure earners. Depending on your field, you could easily have $200,000 or […] The post I Made $400k Last Year and Have $600k in Retirement Savings, But My Spouse Doesn’t Work. How Can I Save More for Retirement? appeared first on SmartReads b  ( 35 min )
    Pfizer’s Weight Loss Drug Won’t Enter a Phase 3 Trial. The Stock Drops.
    'We believe an improved once-daily formulation of danuglipron could play an important role in the obesity treatment paradigm,' Pfizer said.  ( 20 min )
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    Stock market news today: US futures wobble with Fed's Powell on deck
    Investors looked to Fed Chair Jerome Powell to potentially shed light on whether an interest-rate cut lies ahead.  ( 35 min )
    Fisker Slashes Production Guidance Again. So Why Is the Stock Rising?
    Fisker expects to make 10,000 Ocean SUVs in 2023, down from guidance given in November of 13,000 to 17,000 units.  ( 21 min )
    Dow Jones Futures Rise; Tesla Falls On Cybertruck Details But These Techs Soar
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    Fisker scales back production to divert cash for working capital
    Shares of the EV maker, which has been struggling with a cash crunch, rose 7% in premarket. "Fisker has made a strategic decision to reduce December production to prioritize liquidity to unlock over $300 million of working capital," the company said. Fisker cut its production target for the year to just over 10,000 units, compared with its earlier forecast of 13,000 to 17,000.  ( 33 min )
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    At 67, you’re presumably at or near retirement. If you have $1 million in IRAs, it may be attractive to converting to a Roth because it can provide tax-free income in retirement. It's not too late from legal or regulatory perspectives. The IRS does not restrict Roth conversions on the basis of age or income. […] The post We’re 67 Years Old With $1 Million in IRAs. Is It Too Late to Convert to a Roth? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 36 min )
    Analyst Report: Uber Technologies Inc
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    Disney Brings Back Dividend Pushed for by Activist Peltz
    Having scrapped the cash payout amid Covid-19, Disney announces Thursday a dividend of 30 cents a share.  ( 20 min )
    Futures muted as traders gear up for Powell's remarks
    This come after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished November with their biggest monthly gain since July 2022, while the Dow Jones rallied to close at its highest level since January 2022. Data showing slowing U.S. consumer spending, dovish comments from some Fed officials and a strong earnings season led the equity indexes to have a stellar November. The recent slew of economic data, including Thursday's personal consumption expenditure index, signalled easing inflation in the world's largest economy, underscoring hopes of the central bank would now halt its interest rates hiking cycle.  ( 34 min )
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    (Bloomberg) -- A Bank of America Corp. strategist who correctly predicted this year’s rebound in the widely-followed 60/40 portfolio strategy has warned that the trade could now be set for a sharp reversal. Most Read from BloombergBanking Escapees Make Billions From Private Credit BoomTesla’s Cheapest Cybertruck Will Cost $60,990 and Be Available in 2025These Are the World's Most Expensive Cities to Live In Right NowSaudi Arabia Offers Iran Investment to Blunt Gaza WarBiggest Blowout in Bonds Si  ( 34 min )
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    (Bloomberg) -- After years of development delays and manufacturing snags, Tesla Inc. finally handed over its first Blade Runner-esque Cybertrucks to customers.Most Read from BloombergBanking Escapees Make Billions From Private Credit BoomTesla’s Cheapest Cybertruck Will Cost $60,990 and Be Available in 2025These Are the World's Most Expensive Cities to Live In Right NowSaudi Arabia Offers Iran Investment to Blunt Gaza WarBiggest Blowout in Bonds Since the 1980s Sparks Everything RallyChief Execu  ( 36 min )
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    Japan's Toyota Motor is partially suspending production at its plant in Tianjin, China, the Jiji news service reported on Friday, as global automakers face strong sales competition in the world's top auto market. The suspension is part of a major production adjustment in response to weak sales of gasoline-engine cars, Jiji said. A spokesperson for Toyota China did not immediately comment on the report.  ( 34 min )
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    Climate change could make your winter heating bills more unpredictable, particularly if you live at the end of long and vulnerable fuel supply chains.  ( 31 min )
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    The balance of power is shifting in Chinese e-commerce. With a market value at Thursday's close of nearly $196 billion, PDD Holdings has overtaken its far-longer established rival Alibaba, which was worth $8.7 billion less. (Tencent, the gaming and social-media giant that is also an important rival  ( 23 min )
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    Tesla hands over the first batch of Cybertrucks to buyers, Dell posts a revenue miss on weak demand, and shares of Samsara and Elastic surge as earnings at both tech companies top analysts' estimates.  ( 25 min )
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    Pfizer shares lost ground after ending a study of a twice-a-day weight-loss pill because of negative side effects.  ( 1 min )
    Dell Shares Fall as PC Business Slumps, But Interest in AI Drives Server, Networking Sales
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    S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Ulta Has a Beauty of an Earnings Report
    The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated that policymakers' efforts to reduce inflation are working.  ( 1 min )
    Midday Movers: Ulta Beauty and Paramount Global Rise, Pfizer and Tesla Fall
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    Dow Jones Today: Index Futures, Treasury Yields Slip To Start the Month
    Stock futures slipped in premarket trading Friday as investors prepared for the major indexes to pull back after posting their best month of the year in November.  ( 1 min )
    5 Things to Know Before Markets Open
    Tesla shares were trading lower after the launch of its Cybertruck showed its price tag was higher than originally anticipated and Fed Chair Jerome Powell will join other Federal Reserve officials in delivering remarks today. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )
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    Rockstar geeft op 5 december de eerste beelden vrij van het nieuwe deel in de Grand Theft Auto-serie. Dat meldt de Amerikaanse gameontwikkelaar op zijn eigen website.  ( 9 min )
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    Rockstar geeft op 5 december de eerste beelden vrij van het nieuwe deel in de Grand Theft Auto-serie. Dat meldt de ontwikkelaar op de eigen website.  ( 9 min )
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    De aardappeloogst in het Verenigd Koninkrijk is zodanig in het water gevallen dat er mogelijk niet genoeg aardappelen zijn voor alle Britse kerstdiners. Na de regen en overstromingen moeten supermarkten hun aardappelen waarschijnlijk buiten de landsgrenzen inslaan.  ( 8 min )
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    Verlichtingsbedrijf Signify schrapt banen om 200 miljoen euro te besparen
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    Bedrijven voorzichtiger met hogere lonen, koopkracht nog steeds onder druk
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    Bedrijven voorzichtiger met hogere lonen door economische onzekerheid
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    Top CD Rates Today: 6% Leader Expiring Tonight. Will We See Another This High?
    Today's best CD rates are 6.00% from Securityplus Federal Credit Union, 5.88% from West Town Bank & Trust, and 5.80% from Seattle Bank. A 5.85% jumbo rate is also available.  ( 20 min )
    How Do You Calculate a Company's Equity?
    Company equity, which is also commony referred to as shareholders' equity, is the net difference between a company's total assets and total liabilities.  ( 23 min )
    Genesis Block: Bitcoin Definition, Mysteries, Secret Message
    The Genesis Block is what the Bitcoin community calls the first block created for the Bitcoin blockchain. It contained a message and the first transaction.  ( 25 min )
    Tesla Finally Delivers its First Cybertrucks
    Electric vehicle pioneer Tesla has delivered its first Cybertrucks to customers after a two-year production delay.  ( 18 min )
    The Different Trading Desks of an Investment Bank
    Learn about trading desks at an investment bank. Gain an understanding of how and why these trading desks are split among the four main market sectors.  ( 24 min )
    S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Demand for Data Cloud and AI Helps Lift Salesforce
    The S&P 500 was up 0.4% on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, and the Dow hit a 2023 high, as U.S. markets closed out the month amid positive inflation news.  ( 17 min )
    Morningstar Sustainability Rating: Definition and How It Works
    The Morningstar Sustainability Rating assesses the environmental, social, and corporate governance impact of companies held by mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.  ( 25 min )
    W-4 Form: How to Fill It Out in 2023
    How you fill out Form W-4 determines how much your employer withholds for taxes, so you need to get it right so you don’t end up overpaying or underpaying.  ( 33 min )
    Money Market vs. Short-Term Bonds: What's the Difference?
    Short-term bonds typically yield higher interest rates than money market funds, so the potential to earn more income over time is greater. But they come with some risk.  ( 23 min )
    PNC Bank CD Rates: December 2023
    A CD can be a smart way to set aside cash. Learn about PNC Bank’s CD rates, the ins and outs of opening one, and how these CDs compare with select competitors.  ( 21 min )
    Marcus CD Rates: December 2023
    CDs offer a conservative investment for a set number of months or years. Marcus offers competitive CD rates on a variety of terms.  ( 20 min )
    10 Biggest Insurance Companies
    With Berkshire Hathaway leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest insurance companies by revenue.  ( 22 min )
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Nvidia Extend Their AI Collaboration
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Nvidia are extending their collaboration to boost HPE's artificial intelligence offerings.  ( 17 min )
    What Is ChatGPT, and How Does It Make Money?
    Since its introduction in November 2022, ChatGPT has become the dominant name in chatbot technology. As it evolves, some see promise, others see peril, many see profit.  ( 27 min )
    Using the Kelly Criterion for Asset Allocation and Money Management
    The Kelly Criterion is one of the many allocation techniques that can be used to manage money effectively. It helps to limit losses and maximize gains.  ( 24 min )
    Is Short Selling Banned in China?
    Learn about the Chinese stock market's limited history of short sales. Find out how it was introduced as well as the crackdowns on malicious shorting practices.  ( 27 min )
    What Is Donald Trump's Net Worth and What Are His Assets?
    Donald Trump's real net worth remains a mystery, but recently published estimates put it at about $3 billion.  ( 25 min )
    U.S. Bank CD Rates: December 2023
    U.S. Bank CD rates are relatively high if you can meet a higher deposit requirement, but some options are unappealing. Existing customers can get personalized rates.  ( 22 min )
    Why Is Short Selling Legal? A Brief History
    Despite short selling's legal status and its apparent market benefits, many policymakers, regulators, and the public remain suspicious of the practice.  ( 30 min )
    Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE): What It Is and Measurement
    Personal consumption expenditures is a measure of consumer spending and includes all goods and services bought by U.S. households. Learn more about PCE and how it's used.  ( 28 min )
    Mining Pool: Definition, How It Works, Methods, and Benefits
    A mining pool is a group of cryptocurrency miners who combine their computational resources over a network.  ( 24 min )
    Using LEAPS in a Covered Call Write
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    How to Play Stocks in the OTC Pink Market
    Stocks trading on the OTC Pink Open Market include many good companies waiting to be discovered. Find out more about the OTC's three markets.  ( 26 min )
    Introducing Pink: The OTC Open Market
    The Pink market is an electronic over-the-counter market that connects brokers and dealers for trading in stocks. Learn the Pink market's risks and advantages.  ( 27 min )
    OTC Pink: Definition, Company Types, Investment Risks
    OTC Pink is the lowest tier of the three marketplaces for trading over-the-counter stocks provided and operated by the OTC Markets Group.  ( 25 min )
    High Mortgage Rates Sent Home Contract Signings to Record Low in October
    Fewer homebuyers than ever signed contracts to buy homes in October, by one measure, and the reason was simple—hardly anyone could afford mortgages at sky-high rates.  ( 18 min )
    Which Leveraged ETFs Track the Banking Sector?
    Learn about some of the leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that investors can use to track the banking industry within the financial sector.  ( 22 min )
    How are Qualified and Ordinary Dividends Taxed?
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    Robinhood Tries Again To Offer US Stock Trading to UK Customers
    U.S. stock-trading platform Robinhood will try for a third time to offer accounts in the U.K., with a full rollout planned for early 2024.  ( 17 min )
    Food Industry ETF: What It Is and How To Invest
    A food-focused ETF is an exchange-traded fund investing in companies that provide food, beverage, and consumer staples.  ( 23 min )
    Mortgage Rates Fall Again—Nearly to a 3-Month Low
    Rates on 30-year mortgages—both standard and jumbo—dropped to their lowest point since Sept. 1, and 15-year rates are down to August levels. Other averages also saw big declines.  ( 19 min )
    Midday Movers: Ford Slides, Salesforce Soars
    U.S. equities were mixed at midday on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 as a report showed inflation eased to its lowest level since 2021, raising optimism the Fed would not hike rates further.  ( 17 min )
    What Is an Indication of Interest (IOI)? How It Works and Example
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    How to Minimize Taxes on Severance Pay
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    How to Get an IVF Loan
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    Snowflake Shares Surge on Profit and Sales Beat, Citing 'Stabilizing' Environment
    Snowflake shares rose after reporting a broadly stabilizing macro environment helped the company post better-than-expected results.  ( 17 min )
    AbbVie Pays $10.1 Billion for ImmunoGen to Expand Its Cancer Drug Portfolio
    AbbVie is buying rival biotech firm ImmunoGen for $10.1 billion, giving it access to ImmunoGen's flagship ovarian cancer treatment.  ( 17 min )
    How Much Money Do You Need to Start Trading?
    Active trading is quite different from casual investing and you might need more capital than you think.  ( 24 min )
    Restructuring Charge: Definition, Examples, and How It Works
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    Best Ways to Use Your 401(k) Without a Penalty
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    ETF vs. Investment Trust: What's the Difference?
    Explore the key differences between ETFs and investment trusts, how each is structured, and the notable advantages and disadvantages between the two.  ( 27 min )
    UAW Union Launches Campaigns to Organize at Tesla and 12 Other Automakers
    The United Auto Workers union initiated campaigns to organize at 13 major auto manufacturers in the U.S., including Tesla.  ( 19 min )
    Financial Plans: Meaning, Purpose, and Key Components
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    LendingClub Savings Account Interest Rates: November 2023
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    Base Currency: Definition, Example, Vs. Quote Currency
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    The Fed's Favorite Inflation Measure Fell To Its Lowest Since March 2021
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    What to Know When Selecting a Qualified Crypto Custodian
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    Ford Shares Fall After Reinstating Guidance Following UAW Strike
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    The Truth About IRS Tax Settlement Firms
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    Command vs. Mixed Economy: What's the Difference?
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    I Refinanced My Mortgage in 2020—And Bought 4 Rental Properties by the End of 2021
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    501(c)(3) Organization: What It Is, Pros and Cons, Examples
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    Gross Domestic Product (GDP): Formula and How to Use It
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    Schedule F: Profit or Loss from Farming: Definition, Uses, Filing
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    Using Your IRA to Buy Real Estate
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    Preventing a Tax Hit When Selling Rental Property
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    Correlation Coefficients: Positive, Negative, and Zero
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    GDP Per Capita Defined: Uses and Highest Per Country
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    What Is GDP and Why Is It So Important to Economists and Investors?
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    An attorney for the billionaire Haslam family called bribery allegations leveled by Warren Buffett's company a “wild invention” Thursday. The Haslams and Buffett's company are accusing each other of manipulating Pilot's earnings this year to affect the price Berkshire would have to pay for the Haslams' remaining 20% stake in the company if the family decides to sell. The Haslam family — which includes Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and former Tennessee governor Bill Haslam — accused Berkshire last month of trying to understate Pilot’s earnings this year by changing its accounting practices.  ( 37 min )
    Marvell shares slip after downbeat revenue forecast
    (Reuters) -Chipmaker Marvell Technology said on Thursday it expects its data center business to continue to grow next year even as roughly half its revenue will decline in the first quarter as its customers face tough conditions. CEO Matthew Murphy attributed the anticipated drop in revenue from its segments including wireless carrier infrastructure and enterprise to a tough macroeconomic environment and longer-than-expected inventory corrections by its customers. "You've seen it in announcements from the big enterprise companies and you've also seen it from the carrier companies," Murphy said in an interview with Reuters.  ( 34 min )
    This Biotech Stock Nears A Buy Point After 200% Profit Growth
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    Broadcom to Cut Almost 1,300 VMware Jobs in California After Takeover
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    Dow Jones Hits 2023 High As Salesforce Soars; Tesla Falls On Cybertruck Prices, Range
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    Wells Fargo accused of not paying overtime at shortstaffed US branches
    A Wells Fargo & Co employee filed a lawsuit on Thursday accusing the bank of depriving hundreds of its U.S. branch workers of overtime pay, as the bank faces an unprecedented campaign to unionize its workforce. The proposed class action filed in San Francisco federal court claims Wells Fargo improperly classified "senior premier bankers" as management-level employees who are exempt from overtime pay under federal and state laws. The lawsuit was filed by Sabrina Perez, an employee at a Wells Fargo branch in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where workers recently filed a petition to hold a union election.  ( 34 min )
    UiPath Stock Spikes as Earnings Top Estimates
    For the fiscal third quarter, UiPath reported revenue of $326 million, up 24% from a year earlier.  ( 21 min )
    Tesla Finally Delivers its First Cybertrucks
    Electric vehicle pioneer Tesla has delivered its first Cybertrucks to customers after a two-year production delay.  ( 18 min )
    Chipmaker Marvell Technology Tops Q3 Views, Guides Analysts Lower
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    AbbVie To Buy ImmunoGen, Cancer Drug Maker, In $10.1 Billion Cash Deal
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    Coinbase Stock Triples in 2023 After Firm Survives Crypto Chaos
    (Bloomberg) -- A 62% rally in Coinbase Global Inc. shares this month is shining a spotlight on Wall Street euphoria around the largest US crypto exchange. Most Read from BloombergBanking Escapees Make Billions From Private Credit BoomTesla’s Cheapest Cybertruck Will Cost $60,990 and Be Available in 2025These Are the World's Most Expensive Cities to Live In Right NowSaudi Arabia Offers Iran Investment to Blunt Gaza WarBiggest Blowout in Bonds Since the 1980s Sparks Everything RallyIn the shadow o  ( 35 min )
    Stock market news today: Dow jumps over 500 points as roaring November comes to close
    A fresh 2023 closing high is in reach for stocks on Thursday as investors digest further data that shows inflation is cooling.  ( 46 min )
    Cybertruck should push Tesla's valuation back toward $1 trillion, Wedbush analyst says
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    Stock market news today: Dow jumps more than 500 points as Wall Street's roaring November comes to close
    A fresh 2023 closing high is in reach for stocks on Thursday as investors digest further data that shows inflation is cooling.  ( 45 min )
    Stock market news today: US stocks split as best month of 2023 comes to close
    A fresh 2023 closing high is in reach for stocks on Thursday as investors digest further data which show inflation is cooling.  ( 44 min )
    Warner Discovery CEO David Zaslav says he was forced to lay off hundreds because WarnerMedia ‘had never been restructured for the future’
    The layoffs were his "worst day on the job," but necessary to address the “generational disruption” in the industry, Zaslav said.  ( 34 min )
    Stock market: 4 hottest areas for growth in 2024
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    Will Fed Chair Powell Push Back As Treasury Yields Plunge Below Key Support Level?
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    Gold Just Hit a Record High. Don’t Buy the Metal, Buy These Stocks Instead.
    Investors tend to flock to gold during periods of global turbulence, while lower yields also make it more attractive. But there’s a better way to play it.  ( 24 min )
    Occidental Jet Visits Buffett’s Hometown as Oil Driller Considers Shale Deal
    (Bloomberg) -- Occidental Petroleum Corp.’s private jet touched down in Omaha this week, home to its biggest investor Warren Buffett, as Chief Executive Officer Vicki Hollub considers a shale oil deal worth at least $10 billion. Most Read from BloombergSaudi Arabia Offers Iran Investment to Blunt Gaza WarThese Are the World's Most Expensive Cities to Live In Right NowBiggest Blowout in Bonds Since the 1980s Sparks Everything RallyKissinger, Diplomat Who Defined US Foreign Policy, Dies at 100Bank  ( 34 min )
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    Nvidia Stock Is Running Out Of Steam. This Dow Jones Chip Stock Deserves Attention.
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    Elon Musk suggests Tesla and 9 Chinese companies will be the top 10 carmakers
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    Oil price falls after Saudi-led cartel surprises market
    The price of crude oil fell after a cartel of oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia surprised the market by issuing a statement that failed to include an expected pledge to cut production by another million barrels per day.  ( 58 min )
    The S&P 500 Dumped This Stock for Tesla. It Has Crushed the EV Maker Ever Since.
    Tesla was added to the S&P 500 nearly three years ago, taking the place of real estate investment trust Apartment Investment & Management in the index.  ( 32 min )
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    Nvidia Is Walking Tall Now. But Rivals Led By Intel, AMD Could Trip Up The AI Chip Giant.
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    Mortgage Rates Fall Again—Nearly to a 3-Month Low
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    Charles Schwab CD Rates: November 2023
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    Las Vegas Sands Shares Drop as Top Shareholder Sells $2B in Stock to Buy Dallas Mavericks
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    Cigna and Humana Shares Tumble After Report of Possible Merger
    Shares of Cigna and Humana dropped in intraday trading Wednesday after a report that the large health insurance companies were exploring a merger.  ( 17 min )
    Tax Haven: Definition, Examples, Advantages, and Legality
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    Mortgage Rates Drop Again, Sinking 30-Year Average Almost to Its 2-Month Low
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    Cigna and Humana Shares Tumble After Report of Possible Merger
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    GM Shares Surge After Reinstating 2023 Guidance and Announcing $10B Buyback
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    How To Reduce Your Taxes and AGI by Giving to Charity
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    Amazon to Extend Holiday Shopping Deals After Record Black Friday
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    Apple to end credit card partnership with Goldman Sachs - WSJ
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    Have I Bonds from Last Year? Dec. 2 Could Be Your Sweet Spot for Cashing Out
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    SpringWorks Therapeutics received FDA approval for the first and only drug to treat desmoid tumors, and shares skyrocketed.  ( 1 min )
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    3M, DuPont defeat massive class action over forever chemicals
    A U.S. appeals court on Monday handed 3M, Corteva Inc subsidiary E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co and other manufactures of toxic so-called "forever chemicals" a big win in their fight against legal liability for the substances, rejecting a lower court's ruling that would have allowed about 11.8 million Ohio residents to sue the companies as a group. The Cincinnati, Ohio-based 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a lower court's approval of the massive class action, which included virtually every resident of Ohio and put considerable legal pressure on the chemical manufacturers to settle the plaintiffs' claims. The court found that lead plaintiff Kevin Hardwick filed too broad a complaint against the manufacturers, and had not shown per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, found in his body could be traced directly to defendants such as units of 3M, DuPont and others.  ( 34 min )
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    30-Year Mortgage Rates Drop Again, Dipping Near a 2-Month Low
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    Coinbase stock surges 18% in a week as CEO Brian Armstrong says Binance settlement closes ‘that chapter of crypto’s history’
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    Sales of new U.S. single-family homes fell more than expected in October, likely as higher mortgage rates reduced affordability, but the housing segment remains supported by a persistent shortage of previously owned properties on the market. New home sales dropped 5.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 679,000 units last month, the Commerce Department said on Monday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast new home sales, which account for a small share of U.S. home sales, would fall to a rate of 723,000 units.  ( 33 min )
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    Tesla CEO Elon Musk in Israel to Address Fallout From Controversial Tweet
    Elon Musk is slated to meet with Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog on Monday.  ( 24 min )
    Milei to Send ‘Shock’ Package to Argentina’s Congress on Day One
    (Bloomberg) -- President-elect Javier Milei plans to call congress into an extraordinary session and send a large package of reforms to stabilize Argentina’s economy on Dec. 11, the day after his inauguration.Most Read from BloombergRussia Downs Drones Over Moscow in Ukrainian Retaliatory StrikeBillions Wiped Out as Stock-Safety Trade on Wall Street MisfiresMusk, Netanyahu Visit Massacre Site Amid Antisemitism FurorSodium in Batteries: Shift May Herald Another ShakeupChina Says Multiple Pathogen  ( 35 min )
    Oil Prices Are Falling. OPEC Is Reaching the Limits of Its Power.
    Oil prices were down early Monday as members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPCE) prepared to meet later this week.  ( 20 min )
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    Economists See Stubborn US Core Inflation Keeping Rates Higher
    (Bloomberg) -- The Federal Reserve’s preferred underlying inflation measure will be slower to recede, which should keep interest rates higher for longer, according to Bloomberg’s latest survey of economists.Most Read from BloombergRussia Downs Drones Over Moscow in Ukrainian Retaliatory StrikeMusk, Netanyahu Visit Massacre Site Amid Antisemitism FurorSodium in Batteries: Shift May Herald Another ShakeupChina Says Multiple Pathogens Are Behind Spike in Respiratory IllnessesBillions Wiped Out as S  ( 34 min )
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    UPDATE 1-Activist investor Elliott pushes for changes at Crown Castle
    Activist investor Elliott Investment Management is seeking new executive and board changes at Crown Castle in a letter released on Monday, after disclosing a $2 billion stake in the real estate investment trust. Shares of Crown Castle were up more than 5% premarket. "Crown Castle suffers from a profound lack of oversight by the Board, which has contributed to its irresponsible stewardship and flawed financial policy," Elliott said in the letter.  ( 34 min )
    Who Owns Amazon.com Now That Jeff Bezos Dumps His Stock?
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    Foot Locker Stock Tumbles After Citi Downgrades to Sell. Why It Got the Boot.
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    Tesla sues Swedish agency as striking workers halt delivery of license plates of its new vehicles
    Tesla has filed a lawsuit against the Swedish Transport Agency as striking workers in the Scandinavian country halted the delivery of license plates of new vehicles manufactured by the Texas-based automaker, reported Sweden’s Dagens Industri on Monday. Mikael Andersson, a press spokesman for the agency, told local broadcaster SVT that the lawsuit was filed early morning “so we have not seen it yet.” Leading business paper Dagens Industri reported that Tesla — which is non-unionized globally — was suing the government agency because not accessing the registration plates “constitutes an unlawful discriminatory attack directed at Tesla.”  ( 35 min )
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    Stocks are on track to book their best month in over a year, as upbeat investors keep rally hopes alive.  ( 35 min )
    Stock market news today: US futures stall, but stocks still head for blowout month
    Stocks are on track to book their best month in over a year, as upbeat investors keep rally hopes alive.  ( 35 min )
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    Ask an Advisor: My Advisor Sold My Nvidia Stock When I Hired Him, Costing Me $50k in Potential Profits. How Do I Deal With It?
    I’ve had a financial advisor, who is a certified financial planner (CFP), since December of last year. I really find his advice super valuable, but I can't seem to get over the fact that he sold all of my Nvidia stock when he took over as my CFP. I had bought $20,000 worth of Nvidia […] The post Ask an Advisor: My Advisor Sold My Nvidia Stock When I Hired Him, Costing Me $50k in Potential Profits. How Do I Deal With It? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 38 min )
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    The World’s Largest Buyer of U.S. Debt Isn’t Going Away
    The end of zero-rate policy in Japan seems like a risk to American bonds. In fact, they may already have passed the test.  ( 28 min )
    Wall St futures edge lower as investor await data, policy cues
    Wall Street ended the Thanksgiving week on a positive note, with the major indexes notching up their fourth consecutive week of gains on growing optimism that the Federal Reserve was likely done hiking interest rates. In the US, the investors will look out for the "Beige Book", the Fed's compendium of reports about the economy, on Wednesday. The personal consumption expenditure index data for October - the Fed's preferred inflation gauge - is slated to be released on Thursday.  ( 34 min )
    Tesla sues Sweden over blocked license plates, business daily DI reports
    Tesla has filed a lawsuit against the Swedish government's Transport Agency over a workers' strike that has blocked the U.S. auto maker's requests for license plates for new vehicles, business daily Dagens Industri reported on Monday. IF Metall, Sweden's biggest manufacturing union, is locked in a fight with Tesla to get a collective bargaining agreement for its mechanics in Sweden. Metall put the mechanics on strike on Oct. 27, refusing to service Tesla's cars.  ( 34 min )
    Volkswagen to reduce headcount at 'no longer competitive' VW brand
    Representatives of Volkswagen's management announced staff reductions to IG Metall union representatives in Wolfsburg on Monday, according to a report by Spiegel magazine. "The situation is very critical," VW brand chief Thomas Schaefer was quoted as saying by Spiegel, according to participants. At the same meeting, the company's works council leader, Daniela Cavallo, stressed there should be "no departure from our collective agreements and job security until 2029," Spiegel said.  ( 33 min )
    Americans would love to see stocks in Santa's bag this year
    With markets on a roll in recent months, a new Yahoo Finance/Ipsos poll reveals big appetite for the gift of stocks or other investments.  ( 35 min )
    Billions Wiped Out as Stock-Safety Trade on Wall Street Misfires
    (Bloomberg) -- Reeling from a bear market last year, beaten-up investors decided to send more than $60 billion to exchange-traded funds focusing on dividends.Most Read from BloombergRussia Downs Drones Over Moscow in Ukrainian Retaliatory StrikeChina Says Multiple Pathogens Are Behind Spike in Respiratory IllnessesSodium in Batteries: Shift May Herald Another ShakeupIsrael, Hamas Look to Extend Truce After More Hostages Are FreedMusk Tours Massacre Site With Netanyahu Amid Antisemitism FurorElev  ( 36 min )
    OpenAI’s board might have been dysfunctional–but they made the right choice. Their defeat shows that in the battle between AI profits and ethics, it’s no contest
    OpenAI employees may not like the board’s retort that allowing the company to be destroyed would be consistent with the mission–but they saw it this way.  ( 38 min )
    Stocks to Watch Monday: Crown Castle, Nvidia, Zscaler
    🔎 Crown Castle (CCI): Activist Elliott Investment Management plans to push for change at the owner of wireless towers after amassing a stake of more than $2 billion, [The Wall Street Journal reported](https://www.wsj.com/business/telecom/elliott-ren  ( 23 min )
    The Biggest Delivery Business in the U.S. Is No Longer UPS or FedEx
    Amazon is eclipsing both carriers in the number of packages it brings to U.S. homes, and the gap is growing.  ( 26 min )
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    Crown Castle stock rises after a report says the owner of wireless towers is the target of renewed activist attention.  ( 23 min )
    Biden administration announces massive logistics plan
    The Biden administration has announced a huge plan to tackle issues plaguing the U.S. supply chain that covers several cross-government partnerships. The post Biden administration announces massive logistics plan appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 36 min )
    Oil Prices Are Falling. OPEC Is Reaching the Limits of Its Power.
    The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) delayed a meeting amid talk that some countries want higher crude oil output quotas.  ( 19 min )
    Deutsche Bank sees 12% upside to S&P 500 through 2024-end
    Strategists at Deutsche Bank expect the index to end 2024 at 5,100 points. The S&P 500 is up close to 19% so far this year. They expect profits for the index companies to rise by 19% next year if U.S. gross domestic product grows by 2%.  ( 34 min )
    Amazon, Crown Castle, Shopify and Roku rise premarket; Novo Nordisk falls
    Investing.com -- U.S. futures edged lower Monday, as investors took profits given the strong gains this month to date ahead of the release of more important inflation data this week.  ( 35 min )
    Major Chinese Solar Manufacturer Sees Industry Shake-Out Coming
    (Bloomberg) -- China’s world-beating solar sector will start seeing smaller equipment makers being forced out next year as prices keep falling, according to one of the leading manufacturers. Most Read from BloombergRussia Downs Drones Over Moscow in Ukrainian Retaliatory StrikeChina Says Multiple Pathogens Are Behind Spike in Respiratory IllnessesSodium in Batteries: Shift May Herald Another ShakeupIsrael, Hamas Look to Extend Truce After More Hostages Are FreedMalaysia to Allow Visa-Free Entry  ( 35 min )
    Currency clashes sour Russia's oil trade with Asia
    One of Russia's most lucrative oil trade routes since the imposition of Western sanctions over the Ukraine conflict faces a major challenge because of the drawbacks of payment in currency other than dollars, with no short-term solution in sight. For decades, the U.S. dollar has been the currency of international oil trade and efforts to find alternatives have been thwarted by the difficulties of conversion, as well as political obstacles. The problems flared when India - which has become Russia's biggest buyer of seaborne oil since European customers retreated - insisted in July on paying in rupees and the trading activity nearly fell apart, according to three sources familiar with the matter.  ( 35 min )
    China's money market shows signs of liquidity tightness towards month-end
    Cash conditions in China's money market showed signs of tightness on Monday, as market participants grew cautious about month-end demand and a recent liquidity squeeze remained fresh in memory. Despite fresh liquidity injections by the central bank to calm the market, traders and analysts said borrowing costs for the funds that could help financial institutions, especially non-banks, to tide over the critical month-end period remained high. The price of the benchmark seven-day repos traded in the interbank market, hit a high of 2.8% on Monday, the highest level since Oct. 31.  ( 33 min )
    AI Chip Boom Fuels Taiwan Firm’s 40% Rally, Beating Qualcomm and Peers
    (Bloomberg) -- A five-month rally in MediaTek Inc. looks set to extend as booming demand for smartphones and a promising new AI chip brighten the outlook.Most Read from BloombergRussia Downs Drones Over Moscow in Ukrainian Retaliatory StrikeChina Says Multiple Pathogens Are Behind Spike in Respiratory IllnessesSodium in Batteries: Shift May Herald Another ShakeupIsrael, Hamas Look to Extend Truce After More Hostages Are FreedMalaysia to Allow Visa-Free Entry to Chinese, Indian CitizensThe Taiwan  ( 36 min )
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    While Teva's focus in recent years has been on stabilizing revenue and EBITDA, analysts expect future attention to turn toward Teva's attractive brand assets. This shift could allow investors to benefit from accelerated product launches and reduced pipeline risks.  ( 35 min )
    China Investors Face Tens of Billions in Losses Over Zhongzhi
    (Bloomberg) -- As China’s embattled shadow banking giant Zhongzhi Enterprise Group Co. faces a criminal probe, lawyers and analysts are assessing the damage to investors. One estimate puts that at about $56 billion.Most Read from BloombergRussia Downs Drones Over Moscow in Ukrainian Retaliatory StrikeChina Says Multiple Pathogens Are Behind Spike in Respiratory IllnessesSodium in Batteries: Shift May Herald Another ShakeupIsrael, Hamas Look to Extend Truce After More Hostages Are FreedMalaysia t  ( 34 min )
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    Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group said Jun Ohta, its director president and group chief executive, has died at the age of 65.  ( 25 min )
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    Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC's Mad Money, has reversed his opinion on Bitcoin and is now urging investors to reconsider their positions.  ( 33 min )
    Marketmind: Markets turn risk-averse after bumper month
    Treasury yields are a few basis points higher, but that hasn't helped the dollar which lost ground to a broadly firmer yen. China's central bank announced it would encourage financial institutions to support private companies, including with a greater tolerance for non-performing loans. The market didn't seem impressed and China's blue chips are down around 1.2%.  ( 35 min )
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    European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde, a prominent critic of cryptocurrencies, recently disclosed that her own family experienced the unpredictable nature of digital assets.  ( 33 min )
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    Exclusive-Beijing bourse tells 'major shareholders' to refrain from selling, sources say
    SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) -The Beijing Stock Exchange has de facto implemented a new policy that prevents major shareholders of companies listed on its bourse from selling stock, worried that such sales could douse a market rally, three people familiar with the matter said. A "major shareholder" is one with a stake of 5% or more, and to sell shares in a company they own, they need to make a public filing with the relevant stock exchange, according to rules for the country's bourses. The Beijing exchange has been rejecting those filings, said the people who were not authorised to speak to media and declined to be identified.  ( 33 min )
    Gold atop 6-month peak on softer US dollar, bets on Fed pause
    Gold prices climbed a six-month peak on Monday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and on bets that the U.S. Federal Reserve is done with its interest rate hike cycle, while the focus shifted to U.S. inflation data due later this week. Spot gold was up 0.4% at $2,009.69 per ounce by 0404 GMT. "What's moving gold at the moment is the lower U.S. dollar because of the recent soft data," said Kyle Rodda, a financial market analyst at Capital.com.  ( 34 min )
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    (Bloomberg) -- A gauge of bank funding costs in Hong Kong jumped to the highest in 16 years, as year-end demand for cash exacerbates an already-tight liquidity environment.Most Read from BloombergRussia Downs Drones Over Moscow in Ukrainian Retaliatory StrikeChina Says Multiple Pathogens Are Behind Spike in Respiratory IllnessesSodium in Batteries: Shift May Herald Another ShakeupIsrael, Hamas Look to Extend Truce After More Hostages Are FreedMalaysia to Allow Visa-Free Entry to Chinese, Indian  ( 34 min )
    Oil Declines for Fourth Day on OPEC+ Intrigue and Risk-Off Tone
    (Bloomberg) -- Oil steadied after a three-day drop on signs OPEC+ may deepen production cuts when it holds its postponed meeting on Thursday.Most Read from BloombergRussia Downs Drones Over Moscow in Ukrainian Retaliatory StrikeChina Says Multiple Pathogens Are Behind Spike in Respiratory IllnessesSodium in Batteries: Shift May Herald Another ShakeupMarkets Cheer as Milei Drops Dollarization for Macri BrassIsrael, Hamas Look to Extend Truce After More Hostages Are FreedGlobal benchmark Brent tra  ( 33 min )
    Sumitomo Mitsui CEO Ohta, Who Pushed Asia Growth, Dies at 65
    (Bloomberg) -- Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer Jun Ohta, who pursued an aggressive expansion abroad during his four years at the helm of Japan’s second-largest bank, has died. He was 65. Most Read from BloombergRussia Downs Drones Over Moscow in Ukrainian Retaliatory StrikeChina Says Multiple Pathogens Are Behind Spike in Respiratory IllnessesSodium in Batteries: Shift May Herald Another ShakeupMarkets Cheer as Milei Drops Dollarization for Macri BrassIsrael, Hamas  ( 34 min )
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    (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks are poised to start a fresh week higher after US shares held last week’s gain in a holiday-shortened session on Wall Street. Most Read from BloombergRussia Downs Drones Over Moscow in Ukrainian Retaliatory StrikeChina Says Multiple Pathogens Are Behind Spike in Respiratory IllnessesSodium in Batteries: Shift May Herald Another ShakeupMarkets Cheer as Milei Drops Dollarization for Macri BrassEverything You Need to Know About China’s Child Pneumonia OutbreakFutures cont  ( 36 min )
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    (Bloomberg) -- The selloff that’s ripped through green stocks looks set to continue into 2024, bringing a fourth consecutive year of losses, according to Bloomberg’s latest Markets Live Pulse survey.Most Read from BloombergRussia Downs Drones Over Moscow in Ukrainian Retaliatory StrikeChina Says Multiple Pathogens Are Behind Spike in Respiratory IllnessesSodium in Batteries: Shift May Herald Another ShakeupIsrael, Hamas Look to Extend Truce After More Hostages Are FreedMarkets Cheer as Milei Dro  ( 36 min )
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    Asian shares got off to a hesitant start on Monday ahead of potentially market-moving inflation data from the United States and Europe later in the week, and a meeting of oil producers that could stop, or extend, the recent slide in prices. Japan's Nikkei added 0.3%, having surged 9% so far in November. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was flat, but 6.7% firmer for the month.  ( 35 min )
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    Vijf dagen lang was Sam Altman geen directeur van OpenAI. En toen was hij het weer wel. Een week geleden vond de grootste techsoap van dit jaar plaats. Nog steeds is niet helemaal duidelijk wat er nou precies is gebeurd.  ( 11 min )
    Nieuwe grote ontslaggolf aanstaande bij Britse banken
    In de Britse bankensector is een nieuwe ontslaggolf aanstaande. Verschillende media melden dat bij Lloyds Banking 2.500 banen dreigen te verdwijnen, terwijl bij Barclays mogelijk 2.000 banen worden geschrapt.  ( 9 min )
    NU+ | Zo krik je het energielabel van je woning op
    Woningen met een groen energielabel worden steeds gewilder en duurder. Daarom kan het verleidelijk zijn om voor de verkoop nog snel wat isolatie aan te brengen. Maar niet elke investering is het waard.  ( 11 min )
    NU+ | De duurste smartphones zijn nóg duurder en dalen minder snel in prijs
    Nieuwe smartphones worden steeds duurder. Ook dalen ze na introductie minder snel in prijs. Vijf jaar geleden was een telefoon drie maanden na introductie al honderden euro's goedkoper. Nu moet je een half jaar wachten op een gunstiger prijskaartje.  ( 11 min )

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    Roomba parent shares surge as Amazon deal nears: report
    Shares of Roomba-maker iRobot closed up nearly 40% on Friday following a report that Amazon's acquisition of the company is set to be approved by European regulators.  ( 34 min )
    SIX, FUN: Big Theme Park Merger Could Unlock Big Value
    Theme park businesses have been under quite a bit of pressure in recent years. From the pandemic lockdown days to scorching-hot levels of inflation, it’s about time that some of the industry’s major players joined forces to unlock big value and curb costs. For Six Flags (NYSE:SIX) and Cedar Fair (NYSE:FUN), the merger seems to be a match made in heaven that could help the combined entity put up a better fight against rivals. As such, I’m bullish on both stocks ahead of the proposed merger. Undou  ( 36 min )
    Behind the Altman AI Flap: Money or Science?
    A majority of OpenAI board members seemed increasingly uneasy about Sam Altman’s plans to build a big business. Investors do not share their qualms.  ( 37 min )
    X may lose up to $75 million by year-end on advertiser exodus - NYT
    Musk backing an antisemitic post on the platform last week has led several companies including Walt Disney and Warner Bros Discovery to pause their advertisements on the site formerly called Twitter. X has struck back and sued media watchdog group Media Matters, alleging the organization defamed the platform with a report that said ads for major brands including Apple and Oracle had appeared next to posts touting Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party.  ( 33 min )
    A clothing retailer that was at the heart of millennial fashion in the 2000s has nearly matched Nvidia stock's huge gains this year
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    Top CD Rates Today: Leading Offers Pay 5.75% to 6%
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    Rising corporate bankruptcies and debt defaults are another headwind for the economy, experts warn
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    Here's why the Magnificent 7 tech stocks will continue to outperform the S&P 493 in 2024, according to Goldman Sachs
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    The Stock Market Had a Wonderful Thanksgiving. Now It’s Time to Celebrate Christmas.
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    Salesforce.com, Pure Storage And Nasdaq's November Hurdle: Investing Action Plan
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    Petrobras Lifts Business Plan 31% in Major Shift Under Lula
    (Bloomberg) -- Brazil’s state-controlled oil giant Petrobras announced a 31% increase to its five-year investment plan in a major shift away from the cost-control strategy that had prevailed under previous management.Most Read from BloombergMarkets Cheer as Milei Drops Dollarization for Macri BrassEverything You Need to Know About China’s Child Pneumonia OutbreakHamas Frees 24 Hostages From Gaza as Israel Truce Holds‘Fear Gauge’ Hits 2020 Low as Stocks Up This Week: Markets WrapXi Tolerance for  ( 35 min )
    Lemonade Stock Sees Relative Strength Rating Juice It Up
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    Dow Jones Futures: Market Rally Looks Great, But Beware This; 8 Stocks Near Buy Points
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    JPMorgan Upgraded These Stocks Last Week — Should You Buy Now?
    JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), the world's largest publicly traded bank by market cap, issues market and stock predictions throughout the year. The bank has a cautious outlook on the economy for 2023, as it expects the Federal Reserve to raise the benchmark interest rates again in the near term. While the inflation levels remained flat in October, raising hopes regarding a pause on further rate hikes, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon expects the Fed to resume rate hikes next year. "Personally, I think  ( 36 min )
    These Are Some of the Stocks Leading the Market’s Year-End Rally
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    Get ready for a 2024 election that could have an outsized impact on stocks and the world economy, Lazard's top strategist says
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    KPMG freezes pay for 12,000 employees amid market downturn
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    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Accused of Sexual Assaults in Two New Lawsuits
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    New Highs: Novo Nordisk, PGT Innovations Among Best Stocks To Buy Now
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    Wall Street Throws Caution to the Wind to Keep Up With Stock Rally
    (Bloomberg) -- It’s the major casualty of November’s sizzling stock rally: Investor caution.Most Read from BloombergMarkets Cheer as Milei Drops Dollarization for Macri BrassEverything You Need to Know About China’s Child Pneumonia OutbreakHamas Frees 24 Hostages From Gaza as Israel Truce Holds‘Fear Gauge’ Hits 2020 Low as Stocks Up This Week: Markets WrapSandy Hook Families Offer Alex Jones Two Ways Out of BankruptcyThanks to what’s shaping up to be one of the biggest market meltups over the la  ( 36 min )
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    IBD 50 Software AI Plays Near Buy Points As Sector Dominates Growth Stock List
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    ‘Dire’ scenario for shipping lines more likely as spot rates fall back
    Time is running out for container lines as contract rate renewal season nears and spot rates fail to recover. The post ‘Dire’ scenario for shipping lines more likely as spot rates fall back appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 35 min )
    Coinbase Shares Advance After Bitcoin Hits $38K, Binance Settlement
    Coinbase shares took off along with the price of Bitcoin, and as the exchange benefited from a legal settlement by larger rival Binance.  ( 19 min )
    Stock market news today: Stocks close with gains for fourth straight week
    Stocks teetered on both sides of the flat line amid a holiday-shortened session.  ( 35 min )
    USD/JPY Weekly Forecast – US Dollar Dips Only to Find Buyers
    The US dollar has initially fallen a bit against the Japanese yen during the trading week, testing the ¥147.80 level. At this point, the market has turned around for a massive hammer.  ( 34 min )
    Analysts Expect These Retail Stocks To Outperform This Holiday Season
    As the holiday season begins, people are ramping up their shopping lists ahead of Christmas. With the Federal Reserve holding the benchmark interest rates steady, overall spending levels are expected to remain robust in the upcoming months as people gear up for major sale days such as Black Friday or Boxing Day. The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects total sales in November and December to rise by 3% to 4% year over year, in line with the average holiday spending growth rate of 3.6% betwee  ( 36 min )
    Nvidia Delays Rollout Of China-Focused AI Chip: Report
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    Stock market news today: US stocks tread water on shortened trading day, Bitcoin soars
    Stocks teetered on both sides of the lat line amid a holiday-shortened session ahead.  ( 35 min )
    These Trusts Can Help You Avoid Estate Taxes
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    I am 65 and at the absolute peak of my earnings. I'm also in the 35% tax bracket and am not looking to retire soon. I need $30,000 for a home project. I have enough to take it out of … Continue reading → The post Ask An Advisor: I'm 65, Earning at My ‘Absolute Peak' and Won't Retire Soon. Should I Use My Roth IRA for a $30K Home Improvement Project? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 37 min )
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    Bill Gates Could Be A Trillionaire Today If He Had 'Diamond-Handed' His Original Microsoft Shares
    Microsoft Corp. Co-Founder Bill Gates is celebrated for his monumental role in the tech world and is known as one of the planet's wealthiest people. Yet, an intriguing “what-if” scenario arises: Had he “diamond-handed” his Microsoft shares — a term in finance meaning to hold onto assets through market ups and downs — his wealth might have soared to unmatched levels. A resurfaced article from 2021 amplifies this speculation: What if Gates had kept his initial Microsoft stakes? Could he have outpa  ( 36 min )
    I'm 65 Years Old, Have $500k in Cash, $1 Million in an IRA and Social Security. Should I Retire Now?
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    Nvidia Shares Drop on Word of a Delay in the Release of a New AI Chip for China
    Nvidia shares slipped on word the chipmaker delayed the launch of a new AI semiconductor designed to comply with new U.S. export rules.  ( 19 min )
    Markets Cheer as Milei Drops Dollarization for Macri Brass
    (Bloomberg) -- In the blink of an eye, Argentine President-elect Javier Milei pivoted away from advisers advocating for his most dramatic campaign promises, choosing Wall Street veterans closer to former leader Mauricio Macri.Most Read from BloombergOpenAI Engineers Earning $800,000 a Year Turn Rare Skillset Into LeverageXi Tolerance for Property Pain Nears Limit as Rescue EmergesBond Rally Shows Signs of Stalling as Stocks Waver: Markets WrapDublin Night of Riots Leaves City With Trail of Destr  ( 35 min )
    Walgreens Unit Boots Transfers $6 Billion Pension Plan, Paving the Way for Future Sale
    (Bloomberg) -- Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.’s international unit Boots is transferring its $6 billion (£4.8 billion) pension plan to a financial services company, a deal that could pave the way for a sale of the pharmacy chain.Most Read from BloombergOpenAI Engineers Earning $800,000 a Year Turn Rare Skillset Into LeverageXi Tolerance for Property Pain Nears Limit as Rescue EmergesBond Rally Shows Signs of Stalling as Stocks Waver: Markets WrapDublin Night of Riots Leaves City With Trail of Des  ( 34 min )
    Roomba Maker iRobot Soars on Report Amazon Deal Will Win EU Clearance
    (Bloomberg) -- iRobot Corp., the vacuum-cleaner maker that Amazon.com Inc. is proposing to buy in a billion-dollar deal, soared by the most in nearly three years on a report that European Union regulators plan to clear the merger.Most Read from BloombergOpenAI Engineers Earning $800,000 a Year Turn Rare Skillset Into LeverageXi Tolerance for Property Pain Nears Limit as Rescue EmergesBond Rally Shows Signs of Stalling as Stocks Waver: Markets WrapDublin Night of Riots Leaves City With Trail of D  ( 34 min )
    Earnings Calendar Spotlight: 7 Fast-Growing Software Stocks To Watch
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    Let's Ask Bard: Is Google Stock A Buy Now?
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    US businesses shed jobs in November as activity steadied: S&P Global survey
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    Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway exits Paytm at a 40% loss
    Berkshire Hathaway sold its shares in the Paytm-parent firm One97 Communications Friday, booking a loss of about 40% on the investment it made more than five years ago. The investment giant -- which sold a stake worth $36 million in Paytm in 2021, at a profit -- sold its remainder position on Friday for $121.6 million, according to disclosure by the local Indian stock exchange. Berkshire secured a return of $157 million on its ~$260 million investment in Paytm.  ( 34 min )
    Stock market news today: US stocks tread water on shortened trading day
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    Broadcom's VMware Acquisition Removes Overhang On AVGO Stock
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    Dow Jones Futures Rise; Nvidia Slides On AI Chip Delay
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    The biggest freight brokerage layoffs and bankruptcies in 2023
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    Wealthy six-figure earners who kept the economy chugging along are starting to pinch pennies, signaling the post-COVID spending boom may be over
    "Thrifty behavior has been climbing up the income ladder," reads a note from Morgan Stanley.  ( 35 min )
    Analyst Report: Deere & Co.
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    Daily Spotlight: Bull Market Building Strength?
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    Apple (AAPL) Stock Quotes, Company News And Chart Analysis
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    iRobot Stock Jumps on Report Amazon Deal Set to Win EU Approval
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    OPEC+ moving closer to compromise with African producers, sources say
    OPEC+ has moved closer to a compromise with African oil producers on 2024 output levels, three OPEC+ sources told Reuters, after disagreements over those targets forced the group of oil-producing nations to postpone a key meeting. OPEC members Angola and Nigeria were aiming for a higher oil output allowance, officials told Reuters on Thursday. The postponement of the meeting of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies such as Russia, known as OPEC+, from Nov. 26 to Nov. 30 sent oil prices sharply lower.  ( 33 min )
    ‘Time to Upgrade,’ Says Oppenheimer About These 2 AI Stocks
    Artificial intelligence, AI, has been a staple of science fiction for decades, but it has been making waves in the real world for quite some time. Numerous advanced technologies, from autonomous vehicles to CT and MRI scanning, depend on AI to function. Moreover, over the past year, generative AI has gained substantial popularity, particularly since the ChatGPT bot showcased how the technology can replicate human interaction in our online communication. It’s not quite Data from Star Trek, but AI  ( 38 min )
    Investors flock back to AI fund on rate cut hopes, Nvidia results
    An exchange-traded fund tracking artificial intelligence stocks saw investors pouring money after six straight weeks of outflows, on the backdrop of strong quarterly results by chipmaker Nvidia and rising optimism that U.S. interest rates have peaked. The Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF received $35.5 million in net inflows in the week ending on Wednesday, its strongest since June earlier this year, according to Lipper data. The growing prospect of a rapid flip to rate cuts by the Federal Reserve next year also has driven investors into beaten-down Treasuries, pushing Treasury yields down and boosting rate-sensitive technology and growth stocks.  ( 34 min )
    Why Americans Can’t Buy Cheap Chinese Electric Vehicles
    The U.S. has built a fortress to keep out Chinese EVs, even as millions sell around the world.  ( 28 min )
    Energy Giants Exxon, Chevron Follow Oil Prices On OPEC+ Meeting Delay
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    Nvidia Stock Is Falling. Here’s Why It Just Can’t Break the $500 Level.
    Nvidia stock has more than tripled this year but it can’t seem to break above the $500 mark. Even another stellar set of quarterly earnings couldn’t make it happen.  ( 22 min )
    5 Things to Know Before Markets Open
    Nvidia told customers in China that it will delay the launch of its new artificial intelligence chip until 2024 and General Motors will scale back its plans for its Cruise robo-taxi service. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )
    Stock market news today: US futures tread water ahead of shortened trading
    Stocks struggled to hold onto pre-Thanksgiving Day gains with a holiday-shortened session ahead.  ( 34 min )
    OpenAI wants nothing more than to move on from its CEO fiasco, but experts warn it faces a potential brain drain despite Sam Altman’s return
    OpenAI crossed the Rubicon this past week—going back to the way things simply is no longer an option and teams may now scatter to the wind.  ( 36 min )
    Daily – Vickers Top Insider Picks for 11/24/2023
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    Daily – Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers for 11/24/2023
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    Futures drift in shortened trading session
    The main three U.S. stock indexes are set for their fourth consecutive weekly gains, driven by hopes that the Federal Reserve is done hiking interest rates and signs the U.S. economy remains resilient. The benchmark S&P 500 is about 1% away from setting a new high for the year.  ( 34 min )
    Signs the S&P 500 rally is broadening beyond megacaps feed investor hopes
    The S&P 500's gains may no longer just be down to the Magnificent Seven megacaps, bolstering hopes for a rally through year-end.  ( 36 min )
    Who cares whether Black Friday is a bust! Here's the real deal on retail stocks this holiday.
    When it comes to picking potential retail winners this holiday season, you must get a sense of a couple key metrics.  ( 37 min )
    Auto Dealers Find Savings by Buying Cars Off the Street
    Buying vehicles directly from consumers improves profit margins and allows dealers to reduce prices, finance chiefs say.  ( 27 min )
    Black Friday: Here’s What Retailers Are Saying About the Holiday Season
    After a summer of spending on experiences, Americans are on the hunt for deals. This year’s Black Friday features cheaper prices than a year ago, with many retailers expecting a cautious-but-strong consumer this holiday s  ( 25 min )
    These Stocks Are Moving the Most Today: Walmart, Nvidia, Vista Outdoor, GM, and More
    Walmart is well-positioned for the holiday season, according to an analyst, as Black Friday kicks off, and a report says Nvidia is delaying the launch of a new artificial-intelligence chip.  ( 23 min )
    Swisscom’s Fastweb Is Said to Weigh Deal for Vodafone Italy
    (Bloomberg) -- Italian telecom operator Fastweb is exploring a potential deal for Vodafone Group Plc’s Italian operations, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Most Read from BloombergOpenAI Engineers Earning $800,000 a Year Turn Rare Skillset Into LeverageHulu for $1, Max for $3: Streaming Services Slash Prices This Black FridayAltman Returns as OpenAI CEO in Chaotic Win for MicrosoftMcKinsey and Its Peers Are Facing the Wildest Headwinds in YearsIsrael-Hamas War Truce to Begin Fri  ( 34 min )
    Market Melt-Up Lures Biggest Inflows to Stocks Since Early 2022
    (Bloomberg) -- Investors flocked into equities at the fastest pace in almost two years, according to Bank of America Corp.’s Michael Hartnett, as wagers of peak interest rates grow.Most Read from BloombergMarkets Cheer as Milei Drops Dollarization for Macri BrassEverything You Need to Know About China’s Child Pneumonia OutbreakHamas Frees 24 Hostages From Gaza as Israel Truce Holds Steady‘Fear Gauge’ Hits 2020 Low as Stocks Up This Week: Markets WrapXi Tolerance for Property Pain Nears Limit as  ( 34 min )
    Glassnode: Bitcoin ETF To Unlock $70B in New Demand
    A new report predicts up to $70 billion could pour into Bitcoin if a spot ETF is approved.  ( 33 min )
    5 Pros Offer Their Top Year-End Financial Tips
    We asked five financial advisors to share their most surprising year-end financial-planning or investing tips.  ( 34 min )
    Volkswagen to launch China-specific entry level electric platform
    Volkswagen said on Friday it will develop a new platform for entry-level electric vehicles in China and use more local components to lower costs, as the German company seeks to regain lost ground in the world's biggest auto market. The new architecture, known as the A Main Platform, will be made specifically to Chinese consumer tastes with regards to the battery, electric drive and electric motor, China chief Ralf Brandstaetter told reporters during a visit to its new EV development and procurement centre in the central city of Hefei. Derived from the so-called modular electric drive matrix (MEB), Volkswagen's existing electric-only platform in use since 2019, it will primarily use Chinese suppliers and should be ready for market in 2026, a third faster than previous platform development times, he added.  ( 35 min )
    OPEC Oil Production Is Headed for Lower for Longer
    Saudi Arabia may want to cut oil production further, but it will take political finesse.  ( 30 min )
    Europe Stocks Eye Cautious Open as Treasuries Drop: Markets Wrap
    (Bloomberg) -- Shares in Asia were mixed while Treasuries fell after declines in European bonds, eroding a November rally in US debt. Oil extended losses.Most Read from BloombergOpenAI Engineers Earning $800,000 a Year Turn Rare Skillset Into LeverageHulu for $1, Max for $3: Streaming Services Slash Prices This Black FridayAltman Returns as OpenAI CEO in Chaotic Win for MicrosoftMcKinsey and Its Peers Are Facing the Wildest Headwinds in YearsIsrael-Hamas War Truce to Begin Friday Morning, Qatar  ( 35 min )
    NVIDIA sued for stealing trade secrets after screensharing blunder showed rival company's code
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    The ‘Term Premium’ Has Vanished. What It Says About the Bond Market.
    The term premium is defined as the added yield or return investors demand for bearing the risk associated with holding longer-term debt.  ( 25 min )
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    Cathie Wood Sold More DraftKings Stock. Wall Street Still Thinks It’s a Good Bet.
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    (Bloomberg) -- China is ramping up pressure on banks to support struggling real estate developers, signaling President Xi Jinping’s tolerance for property sector pain is nearing its limit. Most Read from BloombergOpenAI Engineers Earning $800,000 a Year Turn Rare Skillset Into LeverageHulu for $1, Max for $3: Streaming Services Slash Prices This Black FridayAltman Returns as OpenAI CEO in Chaotic Win for MicrosoftMcKinsey and Its Peers Are Facing the Wildest Headwinds in YearsIsrael-Hamas War Tr  ( 37 min )
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    A 31-year-old millionaire who has 7 different types of investment accounts says that his HSA is 'my favorite by far' — and explains how he's using it to build long-term wealth
    Brennan Schlagbaum is maxing out his HSA each year, not touching the money, and letting it grow tax-free over time.  ( 36 min )
    The housing market will be stuck in a rut for a long time even if the US avoids a recession, Fannie Mae says
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    Saudi Arabia may make surprise oil cuts, sending prices soaring and the futures market into backwardation, says a 30-year energy expert
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    India rupee declines to record closing low, tad down on week
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    Brent climbs ahead of OPEC+ oil production decision
    Brent crude futures rose in early Asian trade on Friday, reversing losses in the previous session as traders speculated on whether OPEC+ would come to an agreement on further production cuts. Brent crude futures gained 29 cents, or 0.4%, to $81.71 at 0213 GMT, after settling down 0.7% in the previous session. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, together known as OPEC+, surprised the market with an announcement on Wednesday that it would postpone a ministerial meeting by four days to Nov. 30, after producers struggled to come to a consensus on production levels.  ( 34 min )
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    The Alphabet Soup of Financial Certifications
    What do financial certifications actually mean? We decode the meaning of the many letters that can follow the names of finance professionals.  ( 28 min )
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    Today's best nationwide CD rates include 6.00% from Securityplus Federal Credit Union and 5.80% from Seattle Bank, with a top rate of 5.85% available on the leading jumbo CD.  ( 20 min )
    Tactical Approaches for Marketing Your Advisory Practice
    From SEO strategies to thought leadership and and a digital presence, to the right marketing mix for your budget, these approaches can help you grow your practice.  ( 24 min )
    How to File for a Tax Extension
    Filing for a tax extension allows you to get extra time to file your tax return. But be warned, even if you extend your filing deadline, you still need to pay on time.  ( 31 min )
    The Purpose of IRS Form 8949
    Form 8949 is a required addition to your annual tax return when you have sold capital assets such as stocks at a profit or a loss during the year.  ( 29 min )
    Form 1041: U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts
    Form 1041 is an IRS tax return to report income generated by assets held in an estate or trust.  ( 27 min )
    7 Reasons You Haven’t Received Your Tax Refund
    The reasons for a delay in getting your tax refund can range from incorrect information on your tax forms to a debt offset or even identity theft.  ( 27 min )
    The Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
    Tax deductions can lower your taxable income and save you money when you file your tax return. See how much you can lower your tax bill with these tax write-offs.  ( 31 min )
    S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: China Woes Drag Nvidia, Apple Shares
    U.S. equities were mixed and little changed, with the S&P 500 up 0.06%, on the shortened Black Friday trading session following the Thanksgiving holiday.  ( 16 min )
    Coinbase Shares Advance After Bitcoin Hits $38K, Binance Settlement
    Coinbase shares took off along with the price of Bitcoin, and as the exchange benefited from a legal settlement by larger rival Binance.  ( 17 min )
    Apple Shares Fall on Softer Than Expected Singles Day Sales in China
    Shares of Apple Inc. fell about 1% Friday after reports indicated iPhone sales during China’s 2023 Singles Day shopping event fell about 4% from last year.  ( 17 min )
    The Amazon-iRobot Deal Reportedly Set For An EU Nod, Roomba Maker’s Shares Soar
    iRobot shares soared on a report European regulators will give the go-ahead for Amazon's acquisition of the Roomba vacuum manufacturer.  ( 18 min )
    IRS Form 2441: What It Is, Who Can File, and How to Fill It Out
    Completing Form 2441, Child and Dependent Care Expenses, isn't difficult. Learn when to use it, how to fill it out, and how to include it when filing your tax return.  ( 29 min )
    Do Non-U.S. Citizens Pay Taxes on Money Earned Through a U.S. Internet Broker?
    The tax implications for a foreign investor will depend on whether that person is classified as a resident alien or nonresident alien.  ( 25 min )
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    Apple Shares Fall on Softer Than Expected Singles Day Sales in China
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    S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: China Woes Drag Nvidia, Apple Shares
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    Deferred Tax Asset: What It Is and How to Calculate and Use It, With Examples
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    IRS Form 8880: Who Qualifies for the Retirement Saver's Credit
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    What Is Retirement Planning? Steps, Stages, and What to Consider
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    How to Benchmark Your ETF Investments
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    Form 1040EZ was the shortest version of form 1040, designed for taxpayers with basic or simple tax situations. It is not longer used.  ( 25 min )
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    CO2-uitstoot in Nederland is gedaald ondanks economische groei
    De CO2-uitstoot in ons land is sinds 2010 gedaald ondanks dat de economie de afgelopen jaren groeide. Huishoudens gebruiken steeds minder fossiele brandstoffen zoals gas. En dat is goed voor het klimaat.  ( 9 min )
    Begrotingscrisis dwingt Duitsland om rem op schulden op te heffen
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    IEA: Oliebedrijven moeten helft investeringen besteden aan schone energie
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    Farmaceut breidt productie uit om grote vraag naar omstreden afslankmiddel
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    Turkse rente opnieuw omhoog in strijd tegen inflatie
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    Stijgende olijfolieprijs blijft een probleem in de Spaanse en Italiaanse keuken
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    5 things investors should know about a coming recession, according to Bank of America
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    Can Amazon Stock (NASDAQ:AMZN) Reach Record Highs in 2024?
    Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has created massive wealth for long-term investors. Shares of the big tech company have surged a staggering 5,200% in the past two decades. Despite its market-thumping gains, AMZN stock is down 23% from all-time highs due to economic headwinds. But as inflation is brought under control, there is a chance for interest rates to move lower as well, acting as a tailwind for Amazon. For AMZN to regain its all-time highs, it will have to gain 30%, which isn’t out of reach. I am ex  ( 35 min )
    Legendary short seller Jim Chanos is closing his hedge funds. Here are 4 of his most famous bets over the years.
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    Warren Buffett joked he'd be 'eating Thanksgiving dinner at McDonald's' if the US government didn't bail out the banks in 2008
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    The S&P 500 will trade near its all-time high before a recession drags it down again in a topsy-turvy 2024, Société Générale says
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    Trader Error Causes Huge Plunge in Finnish Power Prices
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    I Have $500k in an IRA and Will Receive $2,000 Monthly From Social Security. Can I Retire at 67?
    Half a million dollars might sound like a lot of money, but if you’re approaching retirement, is it enough? If you have $500,000 in a pre-tax IRA and expect $2,000 per month from Social Security, you may have enough money to retire at age 67. A half million dollars is a relatively modest nest egg, […] The post I Have $500k in an IRA and Will Receive $2,000 Monthly From Social Security. Can I Retire at 67? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 35 min )
    Retirees Are Keeping Their Money Longer in Retirement Plans. Should You, Too?
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    Attention Wealthy Americans: You're Not Taking Retirement Seriously Enough
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    More Money, Literally More Problems: Unique Estate Planning Concerns for the Ultra Wealthy
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    Ask an Advisor: I'm a 43-Year-Old Divorced Dad With $315K in an IRA, $90K in a Roth and Other Accounts. Can I Retire at 57?
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    Ask an Advisor: I Want to Give Money to My Son and Daughter-in-Law. How Much Money Can I Give Away Without ‘Incurring a Tax Issue With the IRS?'
    How much money can I give to my son and daughter-in-law without incurring a tax issue with the IRS? -Irwin For 2023, you can give your son and daughter-in-law each $17,000 without having to deal with the IRS. But even … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: I Want to Give Money to My Son and Daughter-in-Law. How Much Money Can I Give Away Without ‘Incurring a Tax Issue With the IRS?' appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 35 min )
    Ask an Advisor: I Don't Need Them ‘Dumped Into My Checking Account.' What Can I Do With RMDs?
    I am approaching the time when I'll take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from my individual retirement account (IRA). I am in a quandary about what I can do with this anticipated largesse of cash. I do not necessarily need the … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: I Don't Need Them ‘Dumped Into My Checking Account.' What Can I Do With RMDs? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 35 min )
    Ask an Advisor: How Can Tax Rates Be Higher in Retirement Than Your Earning Years?
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    Net zero risks wiping $3 trillion from oil and gas companies
    The oil and gas industry faces losses of more than $3 trillion (£2.4 trillion) because of net zero, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned.  ( 35 min )
    Recession? The Inverted Yield Curve Is Stabilizing. What It Means.
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    Best China Stocks: This Hot Tesla Rival Is In Buy Range
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    IRS Delays Tax Deadlines Set by Congress. It Could Cost $8 Billion.
    At least in the short run, the tax agency’s moves frustrate lawmakers’ attempts to raise revenue and plug gaps in tax compliance.  ( 28 min )
    Exclusive-Greek shippers exit Russian oil trade as U.S. tightens price cap scrutiny
    Three major Greek shipping firms have stopped transporting Russian oil in recent weeks in order to avoid U.S. sanctions now being imposed on some shipping firms carrying Russian oil, four traders told Reuters and shipping data showed. The development is a blow to Russia as it narrows the number of shipping firms that are ready to transport Russian oil to consumers in Asia, Turkey, the Middle East, Africa and South America - although traders said Moscow still had enough shipping firms for now. Greek shippers Minerva Marine, Thenamaris and TMS Tankers have stopped transporting Russia oil in recent weeks, the four traders said.  ( 34 min )
    Alibaba's stock dropped so much that Jack Ma reversed a plan to sell shares for his other investments
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    Bank of America forecasts S&P 500 to reach record 5,000 in 2024
    With companies already positioned for a slowing economy, earnings will still grow in 2024 and send the S&P 500 to a record high, according to the team at Bank of America.  ( 35 min )
    Bill Gates teases the possibility of a 3-day work week where ‘machines can make all the food and stuff’
    The Microsoft founder is predicting a utopian world where "we don’t have to work as hard”.  ( 34 min )
    American Airlines Accuses Travel Agents of Stifling Innovation for Self Interest
    American Airlines has lashed out at U.S. travel agents in a scathing response to the complaint that the airline's robust distribution strategy was unfair.  ( 35 min )
    Corporate America hasn't talked this little about recession in two years
    Corporate America is talking less about a recession, a development that is in line with economist forecasts that have revised out the likelihood of recession in the year ahead.  ( 37 min )
    Bearish Oil Options Hit Record Volumes as OPEC+ Delays Meeting
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    Thanksgiving week and stock market
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    OpenAI Got Its CEO Back. What Happens Next?
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    Ask an Advisor: Should I Delay Social Security and Rely on My 401(k) for 8 Years? I Have $750k in Savings and a Pension
    Is it a viable plan to use my 401(k) for the eight years between retirement (age 62) and the max payout age for Social Security (age 70)? I have about $750,000 and I’m planning to take about $1,700 per month. I already have a pension of about $1,500 per month. –Lynne Waiting to file for […] The post Ask an Advisor: Should I Delay Social Security and Rely on My 401(k) for 8 Years? I Have $750k in Savings and a Pension appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 35 min )
    Ask an Advisor: ‘I Am Giving Away 25% of My Return.' Why Does a Financial Advisor Earn a 1% Fee, Even in a Bear Market?
    Why does a financial advisor get a fee of 1% or more? That seems really high. If my return is only 4% (for example, in dividends), I am giving away 25% of my return, which is even worse with a … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: ‘I Am Giving Away 25% of My Return.' Why Does a Financial Advisor Earn a 1% Fee, Even in a Bear Market? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 35 min )
    Ask an Advisor: I'm Over Age 72. How Do I Avoid the RMD Tax Bite?
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    Rich Californians May Lose Access to This Profitable Tax Loophole
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    These 8 Work-From-Home Jobs Are Perfect For Retirees
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    Medical Properties Stock (NYSE:MPW): Set to Benefit from Rate Cuts
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    Israel’s $48 Billion War Bill Leaves Its Fate With Bond Markets
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    China wealth manager Zhongzhi flags insolvency, $64 billion in liabilities
    BEIJING (Reuters) -China's Zhongzhi Enterprise Group told investors it is heavily insolvent with liabilities of up to $64 billion, more than double its assets, as one of the country's leading wealth managers grapples with a deepening property sector crisis. The firm, which has sizable exposure to China's real estate sector, apologised to its investors in a letter that said it had total liabilities of about 420 billion yuan ($58 billion) to 460 billion yuan ($64 billion). The liabilities compared to Zhongzhi's estimated total assets of about 200 billion yuan ($27 billion), according to the letter, which was issued on Wednesday and was seen by Reuters.  ( 34 min )
    Antoine Arnault Steps Down as CEO of Berluti in LVMH Shakeup
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    Hedge funds have lost $43 billion trying to short the market as the S&P 500 eyes its best month in over a year
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    Citigroup asks employees to speak up about inappropriate behavior
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    This Defense Stock's Biggest Customer Has An $826 Billion Budget
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    (Reuters) -Bayer held a call with investors on Monday after a raft of bad news led some of them to question whether the German group had been upfront about its prospects ahead of a $5.75 billion bond issuance, three sources familiar with the situation said on Wednesday. The bad news prompted some bond investors to question whether Bayer should sweeten the terms of the deal or outright pull it, one of the sources said. The drug-to-pesticides group priced the investment grade bond on Thursday last week, with the deal closing on Tuesday.  ( 35 min )
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    S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Lowe's Sees Sales Slump From Drop in DIY Projects
    The S&P 500 lost 0.2% on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, after several retailers warned that consumers are spending less.  ( 1 min )
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    Dow Jones Today: Futures Fall Ahead of Nvidia Earnings on Weak Retailer Outlook
    Stock futures fell in premarket trading Tuesday on a slew of weak earnings reports from retailers and ahead of results after the bell from generative AI winner Nvidia.  ( 1 min )
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    Microsoft shares edged higher in pre-market trading after hitting a record high on Monday as OpenAI employees threatened to follow former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to Microsoft, and Zoom reported better-than-expected earnings on improved growth from its larger customers. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )
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    Ford Reduces Plans for EV Battery Plant as Demand Wanes and Labor Costs Rise
    Ford is cutting back on its production plans for a Michigan battery plant as electric vehicle (EV) demand wanes.  ( 1 min )
    Walmart-Backed AI Warehouse Tech Company Symbotic Reports Record Revenue; Shares Soar 40%
    Symbotic shares climbed over 40% Tuesday after the Walmart and Softbank-backed maker of AI-powered robotic warehouse systems reported record revenue as it improved margins and deployed new systems.  ( 1 min )
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    X sues Media Matters after report about ads next to antisemitic content
    (Reuters) -Social media company X on Monday sued media watchdog group Media Matters, alleging the organization defamed the platform after it published a report that said ads for major brands had appeared next to posts touting Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party. X, formerly Twitter, has faced growing outrage since Media Matters published the report on Thursday, which led IBM, Comcast and several other advertisers to pull ads from the platform in response.  ( 35 min )
    Top CD Rates Today: New 6% Offer Jumps Into the National Lead
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    OpenAI’s venture capital investors keeping legal action on the table if Sam Altman isn’t reinstated, sources say
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    Nvidia earnings: OpenAI drama, record high stock price set the table for key report
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    Citigroup managing director sues over sexual harassment
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    Musk Strategy to Contain X Anti-Semitism Fallout Is to Go ‘Thermonuclear’
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    Warren Buffett's company has built a record $157 billion cash pile so he can capitalize when the economy tanks, veteran professor Steve Hanke says
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    OpenAI made 5 huge governance missteps—here’s what boards can learn from its error
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    The housing market is crazy expensive, but ‘an improvement in affordability that we have only seen a handful of times over the past ~35 years’ is coming, says Morgan Stanley
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    5 REITs Under $5 Making Huge Gains This Month
    An entire stock sector may experience a significant decline in value at certain points during market cycles. But as the sector begins to rebound, some of the worst performers may outperform the rest of the group. This trend has borne out in recent weeks as real estate investment trusts (REITs) have bounced off their lows and have been performing exceptionally well. When stocks as a group move higher, lower-priced stocks will often make the biggest percentage gains. One reason is that it's easier  ( 37 min )
    Thinking About Shorting Intel Stock? (NASDAQ:INTC) Think Again
    It’s easy to respect technology stalwart Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) but difficult to truly get on board with the stock. After all, its rivals like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) have pressured or dominated Intel in key markets. However, those thinking about shorting its shares should think again, mainly due to bullish options activity. Tactically, I am bullish on INTC stock. Positive Q3 Underlines the Fundamental Case for INTC Stock To be clear, while the main bullish cata  ( 36 min )
    EV Startup Fisker Has Lost Another Chief Accounting Officer
    The resignation marks the latest setback for a company that only recently started selling its first model.  ( 28 min )
    Satya Nadella added $63 billion in market value for Microsoft with a ‘poker move for the ages’
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    Analyst Report: Aptiv PLC
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    Oil: JPMorgan expects 'more of the same' in the oil market in 2024
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    Musk Strategy to Contain X Anti-Semitism Fallout Is to Go “Thermonuclear.”
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    30-Year Mortgage Rates Holding Near 2-Month Low
    Capping off a week of wild swings, mortgage rates held mostly steady Friday, keeping the 30-year average near its lowest point since in more than 2 months.  ( 20 min )
    S&P 500 Just Had Its Best Three Weeks Since 2020. What History Says Happens Next.
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    Why Are Retired Americans Struggling So Much?
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    Rich People Do These 4 Things to Stay Wealthy (& So Can You)
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    The OpenAI saga is far from over, and a lot of people will lose a lot of money if it stops here
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    It's often difficult for investors to find stocks that provide both appreciation and a high-yielding dividend. Often, the only reason for a high-yielding dividend is that the stock has declined significantly in share price. But what if there was a stock that not only boasted a high-yielding dividend but also outperformed all of its peers over the past 52 weeks, achieving significant gains and distributing a monthly dividend? Take a look at one real estate investment trust (REIT) that has crushed  ( 36 min )
    Ask an Advisor: We're in Our Mid-50s and Have $2 Million in Our 401(k)s. Should We Pivot to Roth Contributions?
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    OpenAI Staff Threaten to Go to Microsoft If Board Doesn’t Quit
    (Bloomberg) -- Hundreds of OpenAI employees have threatened to resign and follow ousted leader Sam Altman to Microsoft Corp. unless the current board resigns, following its poorly handled firing of the chief executive officer on Friday.Most Read from BloombergMicrosoft Ends Weekend of OpenAI Drama With Coup of Its OwnThe Doomed Mission Behind Sam Altman’s Shock Ouster From OpenAIOpenAI Leaders' Efforts to Bring Back Altman Reach Impasse Over Board RoleOpenAI’s Murati Aims to Re-Hire Altman, Broc  ( 35 min )
    Wall Street cheers Microsoft's 'coup' hiring Altman after OpenAI ouster
    After weekend of drama, Microsoft now has two of the biggest names in AI working directly for their company.  ( 36 min )
    How To Turn A $100,000 Investment Into $1 Million — And Retire A Millionaire
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    Microsoft Taps Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to Lead New AI Team and Shares Rise
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    What To Expect in the Markets This Week
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    Wereld schiet tekort in klimaataanpak: 3 graden opwarming op de loer
    Landen moeten meer klimaatactie ondernemen om te voorkomen dat de aarde deze eeuw met bijna 3 graden opwarmt. Dat concludeert de klimaatafdeling van de Verenigde Naties in een nieuw rapport. De gevolgen van zo'n opwarming zijn niet mals.  ( 12 min )
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    Het was een wild weekend bij OpenAI, het bedrijf achter de succesvolle AI-chatbot ChatGPT. Vrijdag werd directeur en medeoprichter Sam Altman ontslagen. Na een chaotisch weekend gaat Altman nu aan de slag bij Microsoft. Maar hoe gaat OpenAI verder?  ( 11 min )
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    Kritiek op kabinetsplan om huren in vrije sector aan banden te leggen
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    Topman Sam Altman drie dagen na ontslag bij OpenAI naar Microsoft
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    Euro stijgt naar hoogste niveau in drie maanden
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    Rechter bekijkt of zzp'ers tijdens pandemie genoeg coronasteun hebben gekregen
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    Eneco wil groenewaterstoffabriek bouwen in havengebied van Rotterdam
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    PENN Entertainment Shares Up as Popularity of New ESPN Bet App Prompts BoA Upgrade
    PENN Entertainment received a ratings upgrade and higher price target from Bank of America on the popularity of its new ESPN Bet app.  ( 1 min )
    Amazon Launches AI Training Program As Companies Contend With AI Talent Shortage
    Amazon launched an artificial intelligence training program to help workers develop key skills as companies grapple with an AI talent shortage.  ( 1 min )
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    Toyota's U.S. financing arm was fined $60 million by regulators who said the lender illegally kept consumers from canceling loan bundles that raised the cost of their monthly payments.  ( 1 min )
    Amazon Workers in Spain Plan Walkouts on Cyber Monday
    One of Spain's largest labor unions has called on 20,000 delivery and warehouse workers to participate in a "symbolic" strike on one of the biggest retail days of the fourth quarter.  ( 1 min )
    Cruise Co-Founder and CEO Kyle Vogt Leaves the GM-Owned Robo Taxi Company
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    Bristol-Myers Squibb and 2seventy bio shares dropped after the FDA said it would not make a decision on expanded use of the companies' cancer drug next month.  ( 1 min )

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    Signature Bank’s Apartment Loans Selling at a Steep Discount
    About half of the bank’s assets in the closely watched auction fall into the rent-regulated category.  ( 27 min )
    Sam Altman returned to OpenAI HQ and could be reinstated as CEO soon. Elon Musk says ‘the public should be informed’ why he was fired in the first place
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    The stock market incorrectly priced in dovish Fed pivots 6 times in the last few years. Will this 7th time be any different?
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    The stock market just avoided an 'earnings apocalypse,' paving the way for a year-end rally
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    Altman will not return as CEO of OpenAI - The Information
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    Nvidia, Lowe’s, Best Buy, and More Stocks to Watch This Week
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    How a dramatic coup against ‘the Steve Jobs of AI’ unravelled in just 36 hours
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    Altman Sought Billions For AI Chip Venture Before OpenAI Ouster
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    Nvidia results, more retail earnings: What to know this week
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    Can I Avoid Probate on My Bank Accounts?
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    Why Warren Buffett's portfolio moves signal 'caution' for investors
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    How to Protect Your Money, Even If You're Not Ultra Wealthy or Rich
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    Ask an Advisor: We're 65, Have $1 Million Saved and $42K in Social Security Benefits. Can We Live on $90K Per Year?
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    $2 Million Will Buy You This Much Retirement if You Stop Working at 40
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    A secret about the riches Apple extracts from Google spills into the open
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    Is Google Stock A Buy Amid DoJ Antitrust Case, AI Battle?
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    In the battle to bring ousted founder Sam Altman back to OpenAI, Microsoft and Satya Nadella hold the trump cards
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    Employer-sponsored healthcare costs keep rising, and it's 'sort of untenable'
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    This Coal Giant Now Wants to Get Out of Coal
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    U.S. Subsidies Fuel Boom in Global Auto Trade
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    Investors are pushing bank stocks higher. Analysts are urging caution.
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    Dollar Scarcity is Pushing More African Countries to Crisis
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    ‘Load Up,’ Says Barclays About These 2 Agribusiness Stocks
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    S&P 500 Rally May Be at Risk After a 9.6% Gain in Three Weeks
    (Bloomberg) -- The S&P 500’s 9.6% rally in three weeks is looking increasingly unsustainable to some market watchers.Most Read from BloombergOpenAI Leaders' Efforts to Bring Back Altman Reach Impasse Over Board RoleOpenAI Board Urged by Microsoft, Investors to Restore AltmanAltman Sought Billions For Chip Venture Before OpenAI OusterSpaceX Starship Explodes Though Craft Reached New MilestonesSilicon Valley Boardroom Coup Leads to Ouster of an AI ChampionConcerns about the gauge include the fact  ( 35 min )
    Self-Directed IRA vs. Traditional IRA: What Are the Differences?
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    Credit-Card Delinquencies Are Signaling a 2024 Recession
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    Home Buyers Are Coming Back. Sales Could Be Near Their Worst.
    For many buyers, it's all about lower mortgage rates.  ( 24 min )
    Ruble Bends to Putin’s Will in Nod to Wartime Election Economics
    (Bloomberg) -- A rally in the ruble that’s propelling it toward the strongest since July is the latest piece of Russia’s economic jigsaw to fall into place before a widely expected tilt by Vladimir Putin at another presidential term in March elections.Most Read from BloombergSpaceX Starship Explodes Though Craft Reached New MilestonesSilicon Valley Boardroom Coup Leads to Ouster of an AI ChampionOpenAI Board Pressed by Microsoft, Investors to Restore AltmanBacklash Spreads Over Musk’s Endorsemen  ( 36 min )
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    Many view Warren Buffett as one of the greatest stock pickers of all time, if not the greatest, so you might be surprised to learn that he owns two ETFs in his Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) portfolio. Not only that, but the only two ETFs that he owns are broad market ETFs — the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY). I’m bullish on these ETFs based on their fantastic long-term track records and their low fees. Plus, if they are worthy of a spot in Buf  ( 37 min )
    How Starbucks Lost the Top Spot in China’s Coffee Race
    Rival Luckin now leads Starbucks in the world’s second-most-populous nation.  ( 24 min )
    Using Your 401(k) to Pay Off a Mortgage
    There are a few advantages, along with some significant drawbacks, to using assets targeted for your retirement to pay off your mortgage balance.  ( 27 min )
    Exclusive-GM's Cruise CEO offers apology, will allow share sales
    The CEO of Cruise, General Motors' robot taxi unit, on Saturday apologized for the company's situation following an accident that led to the pause of its self-driving vehicle operations. In an email to staff seen by Reuters, Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt said the firm will make a new tender offer to allow employees to sell shares, just two days after cancelling its earlier offer.  ( 32 min )
    Wall Street Has a Plan for a Soft Landing: Buy More Stocks
    Investors pile in, but some say it is too soon to declare victory.  ( 29 min )
    The Estate Taxes Catching Americans by Surprise
    Seventeen states and the District of Columbia have estate or inheritance taxes or both. The rules can change from year to year.  ( 23 min )
    LMI showing transportation market flip is coming
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    Sam Altman’s Ousting and Possible Return to OpenAI: What We Know
    (Bloomberg) -- OpenAI stunned employees, investors and much of Silicon Valley on Friday by ousting Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman, who more than any other figure had emerged as the face of artificial intelligence following the viral success of his company’s chatbot, ChatGPT. Almost instantly, the world’s best-known AI startup, which has been in talks to sell employee shares to investors at an $86 billion valuation, was thrown into disarray. Several people, including OpenAI President Greg Bro  ( 36 min )
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    On Friday, the board of OpenAI, the AI startup behind ChatGPT and other viral AI-powered hits, did something unexpected but seemingly well within its right: removed the company's CEO, Sam Altman. On Saturday evening, just over 24 hours after the OpenAI board unceremoniously announced that Altman would be replaced by Mira Murati, OpenAI's CTO, on a temporary basis, multiple publications published reports suggesting that the OpenAI board was in talks to have Altman return at the helm. Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, a major OpenAI partner, was reportedly "furious" to learn of Altman's departure "minutes" after it happened, and has been in touch with Altman -- and pledged to support him -- as OpenAI backers recruit Microsoft's aid in exerting pressure on the board to reverse course.  ( 34 min )
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    OpenAI’s investors are making efforts to bring back Sam Altman, the chief executive who was ousted Friday, said people familiar with the matter.  ( 31 min )
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    Catch-Up Contribution: What It Is, How It Works, Rules, and Limits
    A catch-up contribution is a type of retirement contribution that allows those 50 or older to make additional contributions to their 401(k) and IRAs.  ( 23 min )
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    6 Strategies to Protect Income From Taxes
    Taxes are difficult to avoid but there are many strategies you can use to help ward them off so you can legally keep the most of your hard-earned income.  ( 28 min )
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